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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.79, 465.93 and 204.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.79, 465.93 and 204.98 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.79 : 465.93 = 204.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.79/465.93 = 204.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.79x = 465.93 × 204.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.79x = 95,504.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,504.00/337.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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