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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.24, 466.74 and 207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.24, 466.74 and 207.22 is: 285.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.24 : 466.74 = 207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.24/466.74 = 207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.24x = 466.74 × 207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.24x = 96,717.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,717.86/338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.94

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