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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 463.47 and 204.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 463.47 and 204.75 is: 282.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 463.47 = 204.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/463.47 = 204.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 463.47 × 204.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 94,894.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,894.71/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.56

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