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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.34, 466.64 and 207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.34, 466.64 and 207.22 is: 285.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.34 : 466.64 = 207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.34/466.64 = 207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.34x = 466.64 × 207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.34x = 96,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,697.14/338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.80

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