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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.71, 467.44 and 206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.71, 467.44 and 206.02 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.71 : 467.44 = 206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.71/467.44 = 206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.71x = 467.44 × 206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.71x = 96,302.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,302.06/338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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