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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.41, 465.63 and 206.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.41, 465.63 and 206.43 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.41 : 465.63 = 206.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.41/465.63 = 206.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.41x = 465.63 × 206.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.41x = 96,120.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,120.00/337.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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