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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.47, 465.68 and 206.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.47, 465.68 and 206.48 is: 284.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.47 : 465.68 = 206.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.47/465.68 = 206.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.47x = 465.68 × 206.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.47x = 96,151.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,151.79/337.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.92

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