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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.66, 467.14 and 205.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.66, 467.14 and 205.86 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.66 : 467.14 = 205.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.66/467.14 = 205.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.66x = 467.14 × 205.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.66x = 96,165.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,165.44/338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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