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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.02, 461.47 and 282.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.02, 461.47 and 282.51 is: 389.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.02 : 461.47 = 282.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.02/461.47 = 282.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.02x = 461.47 × 282.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.02x = 130,369.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,369.89/335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.14

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