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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.66, 467.25 and 207.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.66, 467.25 and 207.53 is: 286.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.66 : 467.25 = 207.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.66/467.25 = 207.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.66x = 467.25 × 207.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.66x = 96,968.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,968.39/338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.33

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