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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.79, 468.81 and 199.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.79, 468.81 and 199.83 is: 275.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.79 : 468.81 = 199.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.79/468.81 = 199.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.79x = 468.81 × 199.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.79x = 93,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,682.30/339.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.71

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