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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 468.48 and 273.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 468.48 and 273.34 is: 376.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 468.48 = 273.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/468.48 = 273.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 468.48 × 273.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 128,054.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,054.32/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.90

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