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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.24, 462.68 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.24, 462.68 and 204.30 is: 281.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.24 : 462.68 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.24/462.68 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.24x = 462.68 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.24x = 94,525.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,525.52/335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.96

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