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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.41, 462.92 and 204.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.41, 462.92 and 204.40 is: 282.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.41 : 462.92 = 204.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.41/462.92 = 204.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.41x = 462.92 × 204.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.41x = 94,617.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,617.51/335.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.10

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