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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.73, 469.94 and 284.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.73, 469.94 and 284.38 is: 393.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.73 : 469.94 = 284.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.73/469.94 = 284.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.73x = 469.94 × 284.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.73x = 133,638.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,638.94/339.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.37

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