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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.08, 470.54 and 208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.08, 470.54 and 208.28 is: 287.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.08 : 470.54 = 208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.08/470.54 = 208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.08x = 470.54 × 208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.08x = 98,004.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,004.07/341.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.33

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