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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.46, 467.12 and 207.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.46, 467.12 and 207.50 is: 286.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.46 : 467.12 = 207.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.46/467.12 = 207.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.46x = 467.12 × 207.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.46x = 96,924.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,924.42/338.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.37

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