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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.48, 463.02 and 204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.48, 463.02 and 204.44 is: 282.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.48 : 463.02 = 204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.48/463.02 = 204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.48x = 463.02 × 204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.48x = 94,659.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,659.81/335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.16

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