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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.15, 462.52 and 204.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.15, 462.52 and 204.07 is: 281.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.15 : 462.52 = 204.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.15/462.52 = 204.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.15x = 462.52 × 204.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.15x = 94,384.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,384.14/335.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.62

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