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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.70, 466.07 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.70, 466.07 and 206.69 is: 285.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.70 : 466.07 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.70/466.07 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.70x = 466.07 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.70x = 96,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,328.64/337.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.25

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