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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.03, 465.08 and 204.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.03, 465.08 and 204.37 is: 282.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.03 : 465.08 = 204.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.03/465.08 = 204.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.03x = 465.08 × 204.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.03x = 95,048.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,048.40/337.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.02

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