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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.49, 462.96 and 202.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.49, 462.96 and 202.70 is: 279.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.49 : 462.96 = 202.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.49/462.96 = 202.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.49x = 462.96 × 202.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.49x = 93,839.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,839.68/335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.71

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