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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.58, 467.01 and 207.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.58, 467.01 and 207.54 is: 286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.58 : 467.01 = 207.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.58/467.01 = 207.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.58x = 467.01 × 207.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.58x = 96,923.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,923.26/338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.26

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