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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.12, 466.42 and 207.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.12, 466.42 and 207.08 is: 285.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.12 : 466.42 = 207.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.12/466.42 = 207.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.12x = 466.42 × 207.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.12x = 96,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,586.25/338.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.66

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