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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 465.54 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 465.54 and 206.22 is: 284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 465.54 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/465.54 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 465.54 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 96,003.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,003.66/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.66

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