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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.79, 471.57 and 208.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.79, 471.57 and 208.98 is: 288.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.79 : 471.57 = 208.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.79/471.57 = 208.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.79x = 471.57 × 208.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.79x = 98,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,548.70/341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.33

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