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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.33, 466.95 and 207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.33, 466.95 and 207.32 is: 286.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.33 : 466.95 = 207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.33/466.95 = 207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.33x = 466.95 × 207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.33x = 96,805.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,805.74/338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.13

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