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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.01, 464.84 and 206.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.01, 464.84 and 206.09 is: 284.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.01 : 464.84 = 206.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.01/464.84 = 206.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.01x = 464.84 × 206.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.01x = 95,796.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,796.55/337.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.25

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