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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.08, 466.40 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.08, 466.40 and 205.28 is: 283.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.08 : 466.40 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.08/466.40 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.08x = 466.40 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.08x = 95,742.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,742.59/338.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.20

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