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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.36, 465.64 and 204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.36, 465.64 and 204.64 is: 282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.36 : 465.64 = 204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.36/465.64 = 204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.36x = 465.64 × 204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.36x = 95,288.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,288.57/337.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.45

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