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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.37, 465.50 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.37, 465.50 and 204.56 is: 282.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.37 : 465.50 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.37/465.50 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.37x = 465.50 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.37x = 95,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,220.35/337.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.25

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