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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.12, 467.97 and 206.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.12, 467.97 and 206.35 is: 284.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.12 : 467.97 = 206.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.12/467.97 = 206.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.12x = 467.97 × 206.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.12x = 96,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,565.61/339.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.75

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