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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.04, 470.54 and 208.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.04, 470.54 and 208.23 is: 287.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.04 : 470.54 = 208.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.04/470.54 = 208.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.04x = 470.54 × 208.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.04x = 97,979.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,979.50/341.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.30

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