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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.68, 468.48 and 208.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.68, 468.48 and 208.64 is: 287.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.68 : 468.48 = 208.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.68/468.48 = 208.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.68x = 468.48 × 208.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.68x = 97,743.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,743.67/339.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.75

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