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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.02, 465.14 and 206.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.02, 465.14 and 206.02 is: 284.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.02 : 465.14 = 206.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.02/465.14 = 206.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.02x = 465.14 × 206.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.02x = 95,828.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,828.14/337.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.34

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