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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.74, 466.26 and 206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.74, 466.26 and 206.82 is: 285.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.74 : 466.26 = 206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.74/466.26 = 206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.74x = 466.26 × 206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.74x = 96,431.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,431.89/337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.52

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