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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.72, 468.66 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.72, 468.66 and 208.84 is: 288.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.72 : 468.66 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.72/468.66 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.72x = 468.66 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.72x = 97,874.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,874.95/339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.10

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