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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.10, 466.56 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.10, 466.56 and 207.08 is: 285.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.10 : 466.56 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.10/466.56 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.10x = 466.56 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.10x = 96,615.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,615.24/338.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.76

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