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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.52, 467.16 and 200.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.52, 467.16 and 200.52 is: 276.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.52 : 467.16 = 200.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.52/467.16 = 200.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.52x = 467.16 × 200.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.52x = 93,674.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,674.92/338.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.72

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