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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 462.79 and 204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 462.79 and 204.38 is: 282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 462.79 = 204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/462.79 = 204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 462.79 × 204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 94,585.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,585.67/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.10

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