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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.72, 468.30 and 265.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.72, 468.30 and 265.91 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.72 : 468.30 = 265.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.72/468.30 = 265.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.72x = 468.30 × 265.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.72x = 124,522.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,522.81/339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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