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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.14, 465.30 and 204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.14, 465.30 and 204.46 is: 282.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.14 : 465.30 = 204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.14/465.30 = 204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.14x = 465.30 × 204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.14x = 95,134.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,134.07/337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.18

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