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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.17, 467.82 and 208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.17, 467.82 and 208.08 is: 287.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.17 : 467.82 = 208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.17/467.82 = 208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.17x = 467.82 × 208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.17x = 97,343.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,343.99/339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.01

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