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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.11, 467.94 and 208.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.11, 467.94 and 208.09 is: 287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.11 : 467.94 = 208.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.11/467.94 = 208.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.11x = 467.94 × 208.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.11x = 97,373.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,373.63/339.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.14

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