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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.91, 466.32 and 205.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.91, 466.32 and 205.13 is: 283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.91 : 466.32 = 205.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.91/466.32 = 205.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.91x = 466.32 × 205.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.91x = 95,658.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,658.16/337.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.09

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