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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.45, 467.06 and 207.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.45, 467.06 and 207.45 is: 286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.45 : 467.06 = 207.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.45/467.06 = 207.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.45x = 467.06 × 207.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.45x = 96,890.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,890.56/338.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.28

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