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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.43, 462.97 and 204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.43, 462.97 and 204.41 is: 282.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.43 : 462.97 = 204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.43/462.97 = 204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.43x = 462.97 × 204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.43x = 94,632.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,632.36/335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.13

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