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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.83, 466.24 and 205.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.83, 466.24 and 205.05 is: 282.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.83 : 466.24 = 205.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.83/466.24 = 205.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.83x = 466.24 × 205.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.83x = 95,602.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,602.51/337.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.99

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