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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.73, 463.28 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.73, 463.28 and 204.72 is: 282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.73 : 463.28 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.73/463.28 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.73x = 463.28 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.73x = 94,842.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,842.68/335.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.50

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