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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.34, 468.35 and 208.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.34, 468.35 and 208.43 is: 287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.34 : 468.35 = 208.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.34/468.35 = 208.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.34x = 468.35 × 208.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.34x = 97,618.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,618.19/339.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.67

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