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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.14, 466.50 and 207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.14, 466.50 and 207.10 is: 285.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.14 : 466.50 = 207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.14/466.50 = 207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.14x = 466.50 × 207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.14x = 96,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,612.15/338.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.72

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