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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.08, 467.78 and 206.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.08, 467.78 and 206.28 is: 284.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.08 : 467.78 = 206.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.08/467.78 = 206.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.08x = 467.78 × 206.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.08x = 96,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,493.66/339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.57

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