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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.04, 467.74 and 207.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.04, 467.74 and 207.82 is: 286.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.04 : 467.74 = 207.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.04/467.74 = 207.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.04x = 467.74 × 207.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.04x = 97,205.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,205.73/339.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.71

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