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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.99, 463.51 and 205.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.99, 463.51 and 205.02 is: 282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.99 : 463.51 = 205.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.99/463.51 = 205.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.99x = 463.51 × 205.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.99x = 95,028.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,028.82/335.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.83

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