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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 463.36 and 204.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 463.36 and 204.74 is: 282.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 463.36 = 204.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/463.36 = 204.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 463.36 × 204.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 94,868.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,868.33/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.55

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