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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.30, 466.82 and 207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.30, 466.82 and 207.28 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.30 : 466.82 = 207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.30/466.82 = 207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.30x = 466.82 × 207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.30x = 96,760.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,760.25/338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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