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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.54, 465.48 and 206.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.54, 465.48 and 206.38 is: 284.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.54 : 465.48 = 206.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.54/465.48 = 206.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.54x = 465.48 × 206.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.54x = 96,065.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,065.76/337.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.61

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