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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.86, 467.98 and 293.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.86, 467.98 and 293.15 is: 403.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.86 : 467.98 = 293.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.86/467.98 = 293.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.86x = 467.98 × 293.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.86x = 137,188.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,188.77/339.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.66

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