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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.29, 462.01 and 285.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.29, 462.01 and 285.33 is: 393.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.29 : 462.01 = 285.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.29/462.01 = 285.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.29x = 462.01 × 285.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.29x = 131,825.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,825.31/335.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.17

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