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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.15, 465.19 and 204.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.15, 465.19 and 204.33 is: 281.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.15 : 465.19 = 204.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.15/465.19 = 204.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.15x = 465.19 × 204.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.15x = 95,052.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,052.27/337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.93

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