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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.86, 467.74 and 207.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.86, 467.74 and 207.92 is: 287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.86 : 467.74 = 207.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.86/467.74 = 207.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.86x = 467.74 × 207.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.86x = 97,252.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,252.50/338.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.00

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