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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.42, 463.03 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.42, 463.03 and 204.48 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.42 : 463.03 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.42/463.03 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.42x = 463.03 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.42x = 94,680.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,680.37/335.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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