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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.44, 468.37 and 208.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.44, 468.37 and 208.49 is: 287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.44 : 468.37 = 208.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.44/468.37 = 208.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.44x = 468.37 × 208.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.44x = 97,650.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,650.46/339.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.68

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