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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.55, 468.40 and 206.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.55, 468.40 and 206.71 is: 285.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.55 : 468.40 = 206.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.55/468.40 = 206.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.55x = 468.40 × 206.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.55x = 96,819.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,819.59/339.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.15

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