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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 469.22 and 208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 469.22 and 208.86 is: 288.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 469.22 = 208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/469.22 = 208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 469.22 × 208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 98,001.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,001.29/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.44

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