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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.78, 467.61 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.78, 467.61 and 207.92 is: 286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.78 : 467.61 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.78/467.61 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.78x = 467.61 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.78x = 97,225.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,225.47/338.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.99

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