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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.68, 465.90 and 206.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.68, 465.90 and 206.70 is: 285.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.68 : 465.90 = 206.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.68/465.90 = 206.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.68x = 465.90 × 206.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.68x = 96,301.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,301.53/337.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.19

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