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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.07, 462.51 and 301.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.07, 462.51 and 301.68 is: 416.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.07 : 462.51 = 301.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.07/462.51 = 301.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.07x = 462.51 × 301.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.07x = 139,530.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,530.02/335.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.42

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