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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.83, 468.81 and 199.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.83, 468.81 and 199.91 is: 275.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.83 : 468.81 = 199.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.83/468.81 = 199.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.83x = 468.81 × 199.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.83x = 93,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,719.81/339.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.78

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