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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.96, 466.42 and 205.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.96, 466.42 and 205.18 is: 283.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.96 : 466.42 = 205.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.96/466.42 = 205.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.96x = 466.42 × 205.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.96x = 95,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,698.38/337.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.17

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