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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 465.25 and 204.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 465.25 and 204.37 is: 282.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 465.25 = 204.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/465.25 = 204.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 465.25 × 204.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 95,083.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,083.14/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.03

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