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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.03, 466.32 and 207.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.03, 466.32 and 207.01 is: 285.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.03 : 466.32 = 207.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.03/466.32 = 207.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.03x = 466.32 × 207.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.03x = 96,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,531.74/338.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.58

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