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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 470.62 and 208.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 470.62 and 208.30 is: 287.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 470.62 = 208.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/470.62 = 208.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 470.62 × 208.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 98,030.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,030.15/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.37

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