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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.34, 466.97 and 207.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.34, 466.97 and 207.43 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.34 : 466.97 = 207.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.34/466.97 = 207.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.34x = 466.97 × 207.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.34x = 96,861.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,861.38/338.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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