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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.18, 467.86 and 208.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.18, 467.86 and 208.07 is: 287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.18 : 467.86 = 208.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.18/467.86 = 208.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.18x = 467.86 × 208.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.18x = 97,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,344.25/339.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.00

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