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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.22, 462.69 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.22, 462.69 and 204.30 is: 281.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.22 : 462.69 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.22/462.69 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.22x = 462.69 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.22x = 94,527.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,527.57/335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.99

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