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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.92, 463.67 and 203.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.92, 463.67 and 203.14 is: 280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.92 : 463.67 = 203.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.92/463.67 = 203.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.92x = 463.67 × 203.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.92x = 94,190.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,190.07/335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.39

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