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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 468.88 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 468.88 and 256.92 is: 354.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 468.88 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/468.88 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 468.88 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 120,464.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,464.65/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.35

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