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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.08, 461.70 and 257.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.08, 461.70 and 257.32 is: 354.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.08 : 461.70 = 257.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.08/461.70 = 257.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.08x = 461.70 × 257.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.08x = 118,804.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,804.64/335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.56

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