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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.63, 465.93 and 206.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.63, 465.93 and 206.72 is: 285.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.63 : 465.93 = 206.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.63/465.93 = 206.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.63x = 465.93 × 206.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.63x = 96,316.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,316.02/337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.28

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