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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.78, 467.56 and 207.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.78, 467.56 and 207.86 is: 286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.78 : 467.56 = 207.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.78/467.56 = 207.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.78x = 467.56 × 207.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.78x = 97,187.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,187.02/338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.87

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