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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.82, 467.58 and 207.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.82, 467.58 and 207.81 is: 286.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.82 : 467.58 = 207.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.82/467.58 = 207.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.82x = 467.58 × 207.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.82x = 97,167.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,167.80/338.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.78

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