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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.21, 466.54 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.21, 466.54 and 207.26 is: 285.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.21 : 466.54 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.21/466.54 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.21x = 466.54 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.21x = 96,692.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,692.23/338.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.90

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