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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.20, 466.31 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.20, 466.31 and 207.09 is: 285.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.20 : 466.31 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.20/466.31 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.20x = 466.31 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.20x = 96,568.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,568.66/338.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.54

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