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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.71, 465.75 and 204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.71, 465.75 and 204.92 is: 282.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.71 : 465.75 = 204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.71/465.75 = 204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.71x = 465.75 × 204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.71x = 95,440.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,440.91/337.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.61

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