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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.83, 467.52 and 207.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.83, 467.52 and 207.88 is: 286.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.83 : 467.52 = 207.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.83/467.52 = 207.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.83x = 467.52 × 207.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.83x = 97,188.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,188.06/338.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.83

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