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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.61, 465.79 and 204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.61, 465.79 and 204.87 is: 282.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.61 : 465.79 = 204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.61/465.79 = 204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.61x = 465.79 × 204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.61x = 95,426.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,426.40/337.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.65

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