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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.40, 467.10 and 207.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.40, 467.10 and 207.48 is: 286.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.40 : 467.10 = 207.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.40/467.10 = 207.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.40x = 467.10 × 207.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.40x = 96,913.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,913.91/338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.39

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