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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.98, 469.13 and 257.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.98, 469.13 and 257.09 is: 354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.98 : 469.13 = 257.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.98/469.13 = 257.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.98x = 469.13 × 257.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.98x = 120,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,605.00/339.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.75

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