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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.35, 462.83 and 204.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.35, 462.83 and 204.43 is: 282.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.35 : 462.83 = 204.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.35/462.83 = 204.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.35x = 462.83 × 204.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.35x = 94,616.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,616.34/335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.14

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