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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.74, 465.87 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.74, 465.87 and 204.86 is: 282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.74 : 465.87 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.74/465.87 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.74x = 465.87 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.74x = 95,440.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,440.06/337.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.59

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