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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.82, 466.25 and 206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.82, 466.25 and 206.82 is: 285.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.82 : 466.25 = 206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.82/466.25 = 206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.82x = 466.25 × 206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.82x = 96,428.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,428.79/337.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.45

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