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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.75, 463.34 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.75, 463.34 and 204.73 is: 282.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.75 : 463.34 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.75/463.34 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.75x = 463.34 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.75x = 94,859.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,859.60/335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.53

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