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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 463.22 and 202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 463.22 and 202.88 is: 280.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 463.22 = 202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/463.22 = 202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 463.22 × 202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 93,974.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,974.74/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.04

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