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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.32, 466.96 and 207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.32, 466.96 and 207.38 is: 286.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.32 : 466.96 = 207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.32/466.96 = 207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.32x = 466.96 × 207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.32x = 96,838.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,838.16/338.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.23

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