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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.08, 502.62 and 309.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.08, 502.62 and 309.16 is: 463.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.08 : 502.62 = 309.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.08/502.62 = 309.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.08x = 502.62 × 309.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.08x = 155,390.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,390.00/335.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.74

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