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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 468.63 and 208.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 468.63 and 208.84 is: 288.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 468.63 = 208.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/468.63 = 208.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 468.63 × 208.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 97,868.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,868.69/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.05

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