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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.15, 466.28 and 207.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.15, 466.28 and 207.13 is: 285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.15 : 466.28 = 207.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.15/466.28 = 207.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.15x = 466.28 × 207.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.15x = 96,580.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,580.58/338.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.61

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