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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 461.22 and 289.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 461.22 and 289.02 is: 397.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 461.22 = 289.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/461.22 = 289.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 461.22 × 289.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 133,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,301.80/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.87

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