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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 466.56 and 207.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 466.56 and 207.20 is: 285.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 466.56 = 207.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/466.56 = 207.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 466.56 × 207.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 96,671.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,671.23/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.81

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