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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.92, 468.08 and 315.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.92, 468.08 and 315.41 is: 434.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.92 : 468.08 = 315.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.92/468.08 = 315.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.92x = 468.08 × 315.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.92x = 147,633.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,633.20/339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.32

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