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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.31, 462.97 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.31, 462.97 and 204.40 is: 282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.31 : 462.97 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.31/462.97 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.31x = 462.97 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.31x = 94,629.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,629.45/335.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.21

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