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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.20, 465.40 and 206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.20, 465.40 and 206.26 is: 284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.20 : 465.40 = 206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.20/465.40 = 206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.20x = 465.40 × 206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.20x = 95,993.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,993.40/337.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.68

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