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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.95, 469.05 and 208.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.95, 469.05 and 208.91 is: 288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.95 : 469.05 = 208.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.95/469.05 = 208.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.95x = 469.05 × 208.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.95x = 97,989.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,989.24/339.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.25

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