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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.75, 463.10 and 204.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.75, 463.10 and 204.77 is: 282.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.75 : 463.10 = 204.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.75/463.10 = 204.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.75x = 463.10 × 204.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.75x = 94,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,825.65/335.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.43

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