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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.30, 468 and 208.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.30, 468 and 208.17 is: 287.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.30 : 468 = 208.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.30/468 = 208.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.30x = 468 × 208.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.30x = 97,423.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,423.56/339.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.13

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