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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.60, 468.69 and 208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.60, 468.69 and 208.68 is: 288.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.60 : 468.69 = 208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.60/468.69 = 208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.60x = 468.69 × 208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.60x = 97,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,806.23/339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.00

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