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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.88, 463.25 and 203.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.88, 463.25 and 203.09 is: 280.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.88 : 463.25 = 203.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.88/463.25 = 203.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.88x = 463.25 × 203.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.88x = 94,078.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,078.11/335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.09

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