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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.08, 467.94 and 206.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.08, 467.94 and 206.31 is: 284.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.08 : 467.94 = 206.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.08/467.94 = 206.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.08x = 467.94 × 206.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.08x = 96,540.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,540.70/339.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.71

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