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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.20, 468 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.20, 468 and 208.24 is: 287.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.20 : 468 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.20/468 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.20x = 468 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.20x = 97,456.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,456.32/339.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.31

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