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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.34, 468.08 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.34, 468.08 and 208.12 is: 287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.34 : 468.08 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.34/468.08 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.34x = 468.08 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.34x = 97,416.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,416.81/339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.08

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