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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 463.26 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 463.26 and 204.76 is: 282.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 463.26 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/463.26 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 463.26 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 94,857.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,857.12/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.51

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