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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.66, 465.98 and 206.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.66, 465.98 and 206.67 is: 285.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.66 : 465.98 = 206.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.66/465.98 = 206.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.66x = 465.98 × 206.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.66x = 96,304.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,304.09/337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.21

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