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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.31, 462.85 and 300.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.31, 462.85 and 300.27 is: 414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.31 : 462.85 = 300.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.31/462.85 = 300.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.31x = 462.85 × 300.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.31x = 138,980.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,980.95/335.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.49

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