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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.44, 465.50 and 206.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.44, 465.50 and 206.22 is: 284.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.44 : 465.50 = 206.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.44/465.50 = 206.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.44x = 465.50 × 206.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.44x = 95,995.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,995.41/337.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.48

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