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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.22, 465.31 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.22, 465.31 and 206.27 is: 284.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.22 : 465.31 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.22/465.31 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.22x = 465.31 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.22x = 95,979.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,979.49/337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.62

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