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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.89, 463.53 and 203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.89, 463.53 and 203.12 is: 280.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.89 : 463.53 = 203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.89/463.53 = 203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.89x = 463.53 × 203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.89x = 94,152.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,152.21/335.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.31

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