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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.93, 463.65 and 204.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.93, 463.65 and 204.89 is: 282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.93 : 463.65 = 204.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.93/463.65 = 204.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.93x = 463.65 × 204.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.93x = 94,997.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,997.25/335.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.79

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