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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.54, 468.54 and 208.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.54, 468.54 and 208.53 is: 287.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.54 : 468.54 = 208.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.54/468.54 = 208.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.54x = 468.54 × 208.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.54x = 97,704.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,704.65/339.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.76

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