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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.31, 502.65 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.31, 502.65 and 301.29 is: 451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.31 : 502.65 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.31/502.65 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.31x = 502.65 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.31x = 151,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,443.42/335.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.65

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