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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.33, 466.92 and 205.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.33, 466.92 and 205.65 is: 283.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.33 : 466.92 = 205.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.33/466.92 = 205.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.33x = 466.92 × 205.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.33x = 96,022.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,022.10/338.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.81

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