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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.32, 462.57 and 204.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.32, 462.57 and 204.10 is: 281.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.32 : 462.57 = 204.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.32/462.57 = 204.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.32x = 462.57 × 204.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.32x = 94,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,410.54/335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.55

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