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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.64, 463.18 and 202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.64, 463.18 and 202.87 is: 279.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.64 : 463.18 = 202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.64/463.18 = 202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.64x = 463.18 × 202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.64x = 93,963.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,963.01/335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.96

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