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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.17, 467.87 and 206.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.17, 467.87 and 206.30 is: 284.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.17 : 467.87 = 206.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.17/467.87 = 206.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.17x = 467.87 × 206.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.17x = 96,518.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,518.21/339.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.58

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