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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.86, 469.13 and 208.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.86, 469.13 and 208.88 is: 288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.86 : 469.13 = 208.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.86/469.13 = 208.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.86x = 469.13 × 208.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.86x = 97,990.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,990.83/339.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.33

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