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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 462.48 and 204.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 462.48 and 204.13 is: 281.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 462.48 = 204.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/462.48 = 204.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 462.48 × 204.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 94,402.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,402.71/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.70

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