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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.56, 466.95 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.56, 466.95 and 207.52 is: 286.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.56 : 466.95 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.56/466.95 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.56x = 466.95 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.56x = 96,901.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,901.46/338.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.22

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