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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.79, 463.41 and 204.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.79, 463.41 and 204.84 is: 282.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.79 : 463.41 = 204.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.79/463.41 = 204.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.79x = 463.41 × 204.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.79x = 94,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,924.90/335.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.69

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