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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.98, 463.40 and 205.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.98, 463.40 and 205.03 is: 282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.98 : 463.40 = 205.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.98/463.40 = 205.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.98x = 463.40 × 205.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.98x = 95,008.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,008.59/335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.78

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