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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.03, 462.39 and 204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.03, 462.39 and 204.01 is: 281.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.03 : 462.39 = 204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.03/462.39 = 204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.03x = 462.39 × 204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.03x = 94,332.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,332.18/335.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.56

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