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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.53, 467.18 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.53, 467.18 and 207.54 is: 286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.53 : 467.18 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.53/467.18 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.53x = 467.18 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.53x = 96,958.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,958.54/338.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.41

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