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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.63, 466.05 and 206.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.63, 466.05 and 206.65 is: 285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.63 : 466.05 = 206.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.63/466.05 = 206.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.63x = 466.05 × 206.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.63x = 96,309.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,309.23/337.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.25

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