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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.97, 466.64 and 207.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.97, 466.64 and 207.15 is: 286.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.97 : 466.64 = 207.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.97/466.64 = 207.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.97x = 466.64 × 207.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.97x = 96,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,663.44/337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.02

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