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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.23, 461.58 and 321.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.23, 461.58 and 321.39 is: 442.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.23 : 461.58 = 321.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.23/461.58 = 321.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.23x = 461.58 × 321.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.23x = 148,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,344.48/335.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.52

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