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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.25, 468.03 and 208.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.25, 468.03 and 208.21 is: 287.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.25 : 468.03 = 208.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.25/468.03 = 208.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.25x = 468.03 × 208.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.25x = 97,448.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,448.53/339.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.25

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