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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.86, 466.36 and 206.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.86, 466.36 and 206.92 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.86 : 466.36 = 206.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.86/466.36 = 206.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.86x = 466.36 × 206.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.86x = 96,499.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,499.21/337.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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