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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.97, 466.38 and 206.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.97, 466.38 and 206.96 is: 285.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.97 : 466.38 = 206.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.97/466.38 = 206.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.97x = 466.38 × 206.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.97x = 96,519.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,519.67/337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.59

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