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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.93, 469.26 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.93, 469.26 and 207.16 is: 285.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.93 : 469.26 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.93/469.26 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.93x = 469.26 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.93x = 97,209.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,209.85/339.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.97

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