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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.39, 465.60 and 206.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.39, 465.60 and 206.37 is: 284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.39 : 465.60 = 206.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.39/465.60 = 206.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.39x = 465.60 × 206.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.39x = 96,085.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,085.87/337.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.79

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