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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.53, 463.01 and 204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.53, 463.01 and 204.51 is: 282.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.53 : 463.01 = 204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.53/463.01 = 204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.53x = 463.01 × 204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.53x = 94,690.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,690.18/335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.21

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