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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.36, 462.45 and 204.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.36, 462.45 and 204.35 is: 281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.36 : 462.45 = 204.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.36/462.45 = 204.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.36x = 462.45 × 204.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.36x = 94,499.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,499.35/335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.79

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