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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 465.48 and 206.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 465.48 and 206.36 is: 284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 465.48 = 206.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/465.48 = 206.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 465.48 × 206.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 96,056.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,056.45/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.73

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