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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.11, 466.58 and 205.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.11, 466.58 and 205.28 is: 283.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.11 : 466.58 = 205.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.11/466.58 = 205.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.11x = 466.58 × 205.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.11x = 95,779.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,779.47/338.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.28

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