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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.98, 468.62 and 266.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.98, 468.62 and 266.16 is: 366.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.98 : 468.62 = 266.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.98/468.62 = 266.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.98x = 468.62 × 266.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.98x = 124,729.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,729.32/339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.88

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