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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.26, 466.59 and 205.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.26, 466.59 and 205.42 is: 283.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.26 : 466.59 = 205.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.26/466.59 = 205.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.26x = 466.59 × 205.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.26x = 95,846.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,846.92/338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.35

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