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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 466.59 and 205.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 466.59 and 205.35 is: 283.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 466.59 = 205.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/466.59 = 205.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 466.59 × 205.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 95,816.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,816.01/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.38

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