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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.76, 467.37 and 207.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.76, 467.37 and 207.72 is: 286.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.76 : 467.37 = 207.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.76/467.37 = 207.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.76x = 467.37 × 207.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.76x = 97,082.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,082.10/338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.58

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