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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.65, 467.27 and 207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.65, 467.27 and 207.56 is: 286.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.65 : 467.27 = 207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.65/467.27 = 207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.65x = 467.27 × 207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.65x = 96,986.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,986.56/338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.39

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