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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.95, 468.87 and 295.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.95, 468.87 and 295.59 is: 407.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.95 : 468.87 = 295.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.95/468.87 = 295.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.95x = 468.87 × 295.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.95x = 138,593.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,593.28/339.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.69

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