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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.42, 465.57 and 206.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.42, 465.57 and 206.40 is: 284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.42 : 465.57 = 206.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.42/465.57 = 206.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.42x = 465.57 × 206.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.42x = 96,093.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,093.65/337.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.79

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