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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.34, 461.70 and 317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.34, 461.70 and 317.12 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.34 : 461.70 = 317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.34/461.70 = 317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.34x = 461.70 × 317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.34x = 146,412.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,412.00/335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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