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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 465.93 and 206.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 465.93 and 206.58 is: 284.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 465.93 = 206.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/465.93 = 206.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 465.93 × 206.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 96,251.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,251.82/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.89

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