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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.35, 468.13 and 206.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.35, 468.13 and 206.51 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.35 : 468.13 = 206.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.35/468.13 = 206.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.35x = 468.13 × 206.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.35x = 96,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,672.49/339.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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