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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.51, 465.51 and 206.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.51, 465.51 and 206.56 is: 284.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.51 : 465.51 = 206.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.51/465.51 = 206.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.51x = 465.51 × 206.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.51x = 96,155.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,155.75/337.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.90

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