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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.34, 465.57 and 206.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.34, 465.57 and 206.27 is: 284.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.34 : 465.57 = 206.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.34/465.57 = 206.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.34x = 465.57 × 206.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.34x = 96,034.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,034.29/337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.68

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