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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.23, 468.12 and 208.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.23, 468.12 and 208.24 is: 287.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.23 : 468.12 = 208.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.23/468.12 = 208.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.23x = 468.12 × 208.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.23x = 97,481.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,481.11/339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.36

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