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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.49, 463.08 and 204.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.49, 463.08 and 204.49 is: 282.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.49 : 463.08 = 204.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.49/463.08 = 204.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.49x = 463.08 × 204.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.49x = 94,695.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,695.23/335.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.26

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