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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 466.28 and 205.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 466.28 and 205.08 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 466.28 = 205.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/466.28 = 205.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 466.28 × 205.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 95,624.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,624.70/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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