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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.62, 468.53 and 206.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.62, 468.53 and 206.75 is: 285.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.62 : 468.53 = 206.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.62/468.53 = 206.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.62x = 468.53 × 206.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.62x = 96,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,865.20/339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.22

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