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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.77, 463.38 and 204.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.77, 463.38 and 204.80 is: 282.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.77 : 463.38 = 204.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.77/463.38 = 204.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.77x = 463.38 × 204.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.77x = 94,900.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,900.41/335.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.64

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