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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.97, 466.37 and 206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.97, 466.37 and 206.98 is: 285.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.97 : 466.37 = 206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.97/466.37 = 206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.97x = 466.37 × 206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.97x = 96,526.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,526.93/337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.61

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