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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.52, 466 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.52, 466 and 206.60 is: 285.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.52 : 466 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.52/466 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.52x = 466 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.52x = 96,275.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,275.60/337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.24

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