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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.60, 468.16 and 208.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.60, 468.16 and 208.52 is: 287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.60 : 468.16 = 208.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.60/468.16 = 208.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.60x = 468.16 × 208.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.60x = 97,620.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,620.72/339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.46

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