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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.90, 469.02 and 251.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.90, 469.02 and 251.43 is: 346.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.90 : 469.02 = 251.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.90/469.02 = 251.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.90x = 469.02 × 251.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.90x = 117,925.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,925.70/339.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.94

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