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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.34, 471.03 and 208.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.34, 471.03 and 208.53 is: 287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.34 : 471.03 = 208.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.34/471.03 = 208.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.34x = 471.03 × 208.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.34x = 98,225.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,225.88/341.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.77

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