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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.19, 463.37 and 304.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.19, 463.37 and 304.82 is: 421.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.19 : 463.37 = 304.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.19/463.37 = 304.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.19x = 463.37 × 304.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.19x = 141,240.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,240.60/335.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.37

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