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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.98, 467.79 and 207.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.98, 467.79 and 207.97 is: 287.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.98 : 467.79 = 207.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.98/467.79 = 207.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.98x = 467.79 × 207.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.98x = 97,286.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,286.29/338.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.00

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