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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.67, 466.14 and 206.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.67, 466.14 and 206.73 is: 285.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.67 : 466.14 = 206.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.67/466.14 = 206.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.67x = 466.14 × 206.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.67x = 96,365.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,365.12/337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.38

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