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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.95, 467.67 and 207.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.95, 467.67 and 207.91 is: 286.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.95 : 467.67 = 207.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.95/467.67 = 207.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.95x = 467.67 × 207.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.95x = 97,233.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,233.27/338.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.87

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