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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.54, 463.08 and 204.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.54, 463.08 and 204.56 is: 282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.54 : 463.08 = 204.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.54/463.08 = 204.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.54x = 463.08 × 204.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.54x = 94,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,727.64/335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.31

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