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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.63, 463.10 and 204.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.63, 463.10 and 204.59 is: 282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.63 : 463.10 = 204.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.63/463.10 = 204.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.63x = 463.10 × 204.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.63x = 94,742.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,742.29/335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.29

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