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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.21, 461.50 and 279.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.21, 461.50 and 279.86 is: 385.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.21 : 461.50 = 279.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.21/461.50 = 279.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.21x = 461.50 × 279.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.21x = 129,152.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,152.38/335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.29

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