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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 468.46 and 266.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 468.46 and 266.03 is: 366.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 468.46 = 266.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/468.46 = 266.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 468.46 × 266.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 124,621.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,621.41/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.71

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