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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.97, 466.49 and 207.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.97, 466.49 and 207.09 is: 285.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.97 : 466.49 = 207.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.97/466.49 = 207.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.97x = 466.49 × 207.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.97x = 96,605.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,605.93/337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.84

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