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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.65, 467.34 and 207.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.65, 467.34 and 207.65 is: 286.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.65 : 467.34 = 207.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.65/467.34 = 207.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.65x = 467.34 × 207.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.65x = 97,043.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,043.15/338.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.56

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