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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.08, 467.70 and 208.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.08, 467.70 and 208.04 is: 286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.08 : 467.70 = 208.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.08/467.70 = 208.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.08x = 467.70 × 208.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.08x = 97,300.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,300.31/339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.95

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