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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.14, 462.36 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.14, 462.36 and 204.10 is: 281.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.14 : 462.36 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.14/462.36 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.14x = 462.36 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.14x = 94,367.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,367.68/335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.58

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