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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.21, 468.25 and 208.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.21, 468.25 and 208.29 is: 287.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.21 : 468.25 = 208.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.21/468.25 = 208.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.21x = 468.25 × 208.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.21x = 97,533.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,533.03/339.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.53

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