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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.63, 468.70 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.63, 468.70 and 208.56 is: 287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.63 : 468.70 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.63/468.70 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.63x = 468.70 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.63x = 97,752.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,752.07/339.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.82

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