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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.17, 461.94 and 282.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.17, 461.94 and 282.85 is: 389.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.17 : 461.94 = 282.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.17/461.94 = 282.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.17x = 461.94 × 282.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.17x = 130,658.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,658.57/335.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.83

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