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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.34, 465.54 and 206.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.34, 465.54 and 206.39 is: 284.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.34 : 465.54 = 206.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.34/465.54 = 206.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.34x = 465.54 × 206.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.34x = 96,082.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,082.80/337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.82

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