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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.89, 468.53 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.89, 468.53 and 280.16 is: 386.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.89 : 468.53 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.89/468.53 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.89x = 468.53 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.89x = 131,261.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,261.02/339.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.19

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