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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.01, 467.60 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.01, 467.60 and 208.09 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.01 : 467.60 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.01/467.60 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.01x = 467.60 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.01x = 97,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,301.84/339.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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