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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.98, 466.40 and 205.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.98, 466.40 and 205.32 is: 283.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.98 : 466.40 = 205.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.98/466.40 = 205.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.98x = 466.40 × 205.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.98x = 95,761.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,761.25/337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.33

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