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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.72, 467.36 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.72, 467.36 and 207.68 is: 286.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.72 : 467.36 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.72/467.36 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.72x = 467.36 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.72x = 97,061.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,061.32/338.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.55

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