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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.68, 468.80 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.68, 468.80 and 192.36 is: 265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.68 : 468.80 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.68/468.80 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.68x = 468.80 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.68x = 90,178.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,178.37/339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.48

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