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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.26, 467.09 and 207.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.26, 467.09 and 207.31 is: 286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.26 : 467.09 = 207.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.26/467.09 = 207.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.26x = 467.09 × 207.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.26x = 96,831.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,831.39/338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.26

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