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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.51, 466.91 and 207.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.51, 466.91 and 207.59 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.51 : 466.91 = 207.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.51/466.91 = 207.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.51x = 466.91 × 207.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.51x = 96,925.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,925.85/338.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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