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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.50, 465.75 and 206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.50, 465.75 and 206.56 is: 285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.50 : 465.75 = 206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.50/465.75 = 206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.50x = 465.75 × 206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.50x = 96,205.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,205.32/337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.05

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