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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.61, 463.25 and 204.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.61, 463.25 and 204.63 is: 282.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.61 : 463.25 = 204.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.61/463.25 = 204.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.61x = 463.25 × 204.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.61x = 94,793.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,793.62/335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.45

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