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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.31, 467.91 and 206.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.31, 467.91 and 206.55 is: 284.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.31 : 467.91 = 206.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.31/467.91 = 206.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.31x = 467.91 × 206.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.31x = 96,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,647.59/339.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.83

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