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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.08, 465 and 205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.08, 465 and 205.98 is: 284.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.08 : 465 = 205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.08/465 = 205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.08x = 465 × 205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.08x = 95,780.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,780.70/337.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.15

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