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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.93, 469.37 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.93, 469.37 and 304.90 is: 421.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.93 : 469.37 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.93/469.37 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.93x = 469.37 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.93x = 143,110.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,110.50/339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.00

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