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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.88, 468.78 and 266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.88, 468.78 and 266.08 is: 366.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.88 : 468.78 = 266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.88/468.78 = 266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.88x = 468.78 × 266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.88x = 124,732.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,732.98/339.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.99

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