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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.21, 462.38 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.21, 462.38 and 293.76 is: 405.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.21 : 462.38 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.21/462.38 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.21x = 462.38 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.21x = 135,827.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,827.28/335.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.21

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