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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.23, 462.49 and 202.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.23, 462.49 and 202.48 is: 279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.23 : 462.49 = 202.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.23/462.49 = 202.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.23x = 462.49 × 202.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.23x = 93,644.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,644.98/335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.35

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