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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.19, 467.93 and 208.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.19, 467.93 and 208.13 is: 287.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.19 : 467.93 = 208.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.19/467.93 = 208.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.19x = 467.93 × 208.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.19x = 97,388.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,388.45/339.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.12

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