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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.16, 507.06 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.16, 507.06 and 207.84 is: 311.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.16 : 507.06 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.16/507.06 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.16x = 507.06 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.16x = 105,387.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,387.35/338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.65

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