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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.54, 468.43 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.54, 468.43 and 206.74 is: 285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.54 : 468.43 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.54/468.43 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.54x = 468.43 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.54x = 96,843.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,843.22/339.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.22

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