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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.44, 462.88 and 204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.44, 462.88 and 204.48 is: 282.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.44 : 462.88 = 204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.44/462.88 = 204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.44x = 462.88 × 204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.44x = 94,649.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,649.70/335.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.17

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