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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.18, 502.92 and 308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.18, 502.92 and 308.28 is: 462.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.18 : 502.92 = 308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.18/502.92 = 308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.18x = 502.92 × 308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.18x = 155,040.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,040.18/335.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.56

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