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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.85, 468.75 and 261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.85, 468.75 and 261.19 is: 360.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.85 : 468.75 = 261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.85/468.75 = 261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.85x = 468.75 × 261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.85x = 122,432.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,432.81/339.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.26

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