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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.78, 463.31 and 202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.78, 463.31 and 202.96 is: 280.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.78 : 463.31 = 202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.78/463.31 = 202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.78x = 463.31 × 202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.78x = 94,033.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,033.72/335.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.05

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