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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.38, 466.95 and 207.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.38, 466.95 and 207.43 is: 286.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.38 : 466.95 = 207.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.38/466.95 = 207.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.38x = 466.95 × 207.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.38x = 96,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,859.44/338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.24

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