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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.13, 470.70 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.13, 470.70 and 208.32 is: 287.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.13 : 470.70 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.13/470.70 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.13x = 470.70 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.13x = 98,056.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,056.22/341.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.45

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