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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.22, 461.60 and 315.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.22, 461.60 and 315.74 is: 434.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.22 : 461.60 = 315.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.22/461.60 = 315.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.22x = 461.60 × 315.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.22x = 145,745.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,745.58/335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.78

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