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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.13, 462.60 and 204.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.13, 462.60 and 204.15 is: 281.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.13 : 462.60 = 204.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.13/462.60 = 204.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.13x = 462.60 × 204.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.13x = 94,439.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,439.79/335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.80

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