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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.85, 468.94 and 199.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.85, 468.94 and 199.94 is: 275.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.85 : 468.94 = 199.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.85/468.94 = 199.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.85x = 468.94 × 199.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.85x = 93,758.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,758.86/339.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.88

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