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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 468.66 and 296.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 468.66 and 296.20 is: 408.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 468.66 = 296.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/468.66 = 296.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 468.66 × 296.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 138,817.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,817.09/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.57

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