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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.22, 466.74 and 207.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.22, 466.74 and 207.16 is: 285.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.22 : 466.74 = 207.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.22/466.74 = 207.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.22x = 466.74 × 207.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.22x = 96,688.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,688.69/338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.88

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