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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.29, 466.88 and 207.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.29, 466.88 and 207.26 is: 286.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.29 : 466.88 = 207.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.29/466.88 = 207.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.29x = 466.88 × 207.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.29x = 96,765.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,765.55/338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.04

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