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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.18, 495.39 and 339.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.18, 495.39 and 339.97 is: 470.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.18 : 495.39 = 339.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.18/495.39 = 339.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.18x = 495.39 × 339.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.18x = 168,417.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,417.74/358.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.20

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