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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.88, 466.28 and 206.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.88, 466.28 and 206.97 is: 285.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.88 : 466.28 = 206.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.88/466.28 = 206.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.88x = 466.28 × 206.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.88x = 96,504.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,504.94/337.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.62

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