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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.63, 463.17 and 204.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.63, 463.17 and 204.71 is: 282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.63 : 463.17 = 204.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.63/463.17 = 204.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.63x = 463.17 × 204.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.63x = 94,813.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,813.21/335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.50

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