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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.84, 468.79 and 208.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.84, 468.79 and 208.76 is: 287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.84 : 468.79 = 208.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.84/468.79 = 208.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.84x = 468.79 × 208.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.84x = 97,861.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,861.73/339.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.96

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