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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.35, 465.47 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.35, 465.47 and 204.54 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.35 : 465.47 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.35/465.47 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.35x = 465.47 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.35x = 95,207.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,207.23/337.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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