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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.10, 467.99 and 208.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.10, 467.99 and 208.03 is: 287.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.10 : 467.99 = 208.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.10/467.99 = 208.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.10x = 467.99 × 208.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.10x = 97,352.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,352.58/339.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.10

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