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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.24, 465.45 and 206.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.24, 465.45 and 206.32 is: 284.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.24 : 465.45 = 206.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.24/465.45 = 206.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.24x = 465.45 × 206.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.24x = 96,031.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,031.64/337.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.76

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