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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.34, 466.93 and 207.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.34, 466.93 and 207.33 is: 286.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.34 : 466.93 = 207.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.34/466.93 = 207.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.34x = 466.93 × 207.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.34x = 96,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,805.94/338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.12

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