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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.30, 465.40 and 204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.30, 465.40 and 204.49 is: 282.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.30 : 465.40 = 204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.30/465.40 = 204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.30x = 465.40 × 204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.30x = 95,167.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,167.97/337.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.15

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