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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.19, 465.39 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.19, 465.39 and 206.24 is: 284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.19 : 465.39 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.19/465.39 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.19x = 465.39 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.19x = 95,979.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,979.71/337.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.65

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