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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.43, 462.98 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.43, 462.98 and 204.51 is: 282.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.43 : 462.98 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.43/462.98 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.43x = 462.98 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.43x = 94,683.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,683.02/335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.27

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