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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.44, 466.99 and 207.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.44, 466.99 and 207.49 is: 286.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.44 : 466.99 = 207.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.44/466.99 = 207.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.44x = 466.99 × 207.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.44x = 96,895.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,895.76/338.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.30

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