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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.14, 462.43 and 202.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.14, 462.43 and 202.33 is: 279.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.14 : 462.43 = 202.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.14/462.43 = 202.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.14x = 462.43 × 202.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.14x = 93,563.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,563.15/335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.18

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