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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 466.54 and 205.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 466.54 and 205.31 is: 283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 466.54 = 205.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/466.54 = 205.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 466.54 × 205.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 95,787.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,787.14/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.33

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