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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.55, 465.67 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.55, 465.67 and 204.74 is: 282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.55 : 465.67 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.55/465.67 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.55x = 465.67 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.55x = 95,341.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,341.28/337.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.45

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