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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.28, 465.29 and 206.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.28, 465.29 and 206.26 is: 284.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.28 : 465.29 = 206.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.28/465.29 = 206.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.28x = 465.29 × 206.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.28x = 95,969.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,969.29/337.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.54

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