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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.28, 468.22 and 208.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.28, 468.22 and 208.26 is: 287.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.28 : 468.22 = 208.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.28/468.22 = 208.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.28x = 468.22 × 208.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.28x = 97,513.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,513.51/339.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.41

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