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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.63, 467.31 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.63, 467.31 and 207.72 is: 286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.63 : 467.31 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.63/467.31 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.63x = 467.31 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.63x = 97,068.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,068.59/338.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.66

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