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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.26, 468.47 and 208.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.26, 468.47 and 208.31 is: 287.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.26 : 468.47 = 208.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.26/468.47 = 208.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.26x = 468.47 × 208.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.26x = 97,586.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,586.99/339.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.65

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