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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.92, 468.72 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.92, 468.72 and 266.12 is: 366.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.92 : 468.72 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.92/468.72 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.92x = 468.72 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.92x = 124,735.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,735.77/339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.96

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