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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 462.94 and 204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 462.94 and 204.54 is: 282.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 462.94 = 204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/462.94 = 204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 462.94 × 204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 94,689.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,689.75/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.22

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