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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.54, 466.04 and 206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.54, 466.04 and 206.72 is: 285.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.54 : 466.04 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.54/466.04 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.54x = 466.04 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.54x = 96,339.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,339.79/337.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.42

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