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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.93, 466.38 and 205.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.93, 466.38 and 205.12 is: 283.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.93 : 466.38 = 205.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.93/466.38 = 205.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.93x = 466.38 × 205.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.93x = 95,664.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,664.41/337.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.09

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