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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.88, 463.51 and 204.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.88, 463.51 and 204.86 is: 282.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.88 : 463.51 = 204.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.88/463.51 = 204.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.88x = 463.51 × 204.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.88x = 94,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,954.66/335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.70

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