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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.18, 466.61 and 207.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.18, 466.61 and 207.18 is: 285.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.18 : 466.61 = 207.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.18/466.61 = 207.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.18x = 466.61 × 207.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.18x = 96,671.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,671.22/338.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.86

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