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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.31, 462.66 and 202.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.31, 462.66 and 202.47 is: 279.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.31 : 462.66 = 202.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.31/462.66 = 202.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.31x = 462.66 × 202.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.31x = 93,674.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,674.77/335.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.37

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