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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 465.40 and 206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 465.40 and 206.24 is: 284.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 465.40 = 206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/465.40 = 206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 465.40 × 206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 95,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,984.10/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.60

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