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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.76, 466.10 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.76, 466.10 and 206.74 is: 285.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.76 : 466.10 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.76/466.10 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.76x = 466.10 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.76x = 96,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,361.51/337.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.30

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