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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.61, 467.04 and 207.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.61, 467.04 and 207.39 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.61 : 467.04 = 207.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.61/467.04 = 207.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.61x = 467.04 × 207.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.61x = 96,859.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,859.43/338.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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