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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.43, 465.83 and 204.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.43, 465.83 and 204.67 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.43 : 465.83 = 204.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.43/465.83 = 204.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.43x = 465.83 × 204.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.43x = 95,341.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,341.43/337.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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