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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.36, 466.79 and 207.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.36, 466.79 and 207.29 is: 285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.36 : 466.79 = 207.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.36/466.79 = 207.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.36x = 466.79 × 207.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.36x = 96,757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,757.53/338.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.96

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