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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.66, 465.76 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.66, 465.76 and 204.86 is: 282.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.66 : 465.76 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.66/465.76 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.66x = 465.76 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.66x = 95,415.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,415.59/337.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.58

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