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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.08, 461.46 and 321.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.08, 461.46 and 321.04 is: 442.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.08 : 461.46 = 321.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.08/461.46 = 321.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.08x = 461.46 × 321.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.08x = 148,147.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,147.12/335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.12

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