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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.82, 466.02 and 206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.82, 466.02 and 206.60 is: 285.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.82 : 466.02 = 206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.82/466.02 = 206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.82x = 466.02 × 206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.82x = 96,277.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,277.40/337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.00

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