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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.87, 467.61 and 207.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.87, 467.61 and 207.65 is: 286.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.87 : 467.61 = 207.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.87/467.61 = 207.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.87x = 467.61 × 207.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.87x = 97,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,096.88/338.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.54

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