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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.02, 466.68 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.02, 466.68 and 207.16 is: 286.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.02 : 466.68 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.02/466.68 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.02x = 466.68 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.02x = 96,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,677.43/338.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.01

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