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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.65, 468.73 and 208.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.65, 468.73 and 208.59 is: 287.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.65 : 468.73 = 208.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.65/468.73 = 208.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.65x = 468.73 × 208.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.65x = 97,772.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,772.39/339.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.86

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