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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.22, 468.03 and 206.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.22, 468.03 and 206.34 is: 284.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.22 : 468.03 = 206.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.22/468.03 = 206.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.22x = 468.03 × 206.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.22x = 96,572.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,572.33/339.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.69

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