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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.12, 462.90 and 304.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.12, 462.90 and 304.06 is: 420.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.12 : 462.90 = 304.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.12/462.90 = 304.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.12x = 462.90 × 304.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.12x = 140,749.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,749.37/335.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.00

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