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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.22, 461.37 and 293.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.22, 461.37 and 293.88 is: 404.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.22 : 461.37 = 293.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.22/461.37 = 293.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.22x = 461.37 × 293.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.22x = 135,587.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,587.42/335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.47

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