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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.26, 465.21 and 204.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.26, 465.21 and 204.42 is: 281.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.26 : 465.21 = 204.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.26/465.21 = 204.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.26x = 465.21 × 204.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.26x = 95,098.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,098.23/337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.97

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