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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 461.88 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 461.88 and 280.02 is: 385.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 461.88 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/461.88 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 461.88 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 129,335.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,335.64/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.73

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