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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.04, 465 and 206.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.04, 465 and 206.08 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.04 : 465 = 206.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.04/465 = 206.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.04x = 465 × 206.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.04x = 95,827.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,827.20/337.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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