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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.68, 468.79 and 199.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.68, 468.79 and 199.80 is: 275.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.68 : 468.79 = 199.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.68/468.79 = 199.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.68x = 468.79 × 199.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.68x = 93,663.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,663.74/339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.74

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