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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.35, 466.85 and 205.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.35, 466.85 and 205.54 is: 283.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.35 : 466.85 = 205.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.35/466.85 = 205.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.35x = 466.85 × 205.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.35x = 95,956.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,956.35/338.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.60

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