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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.20, 462.40 and 204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.20, 462.40 and 204.24 is: 281.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.20 : 462.40 = 204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.20/462.40 = 204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.20x = 462.40 × 204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.20x = 94,440.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,440.58/335.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.74

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