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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.34, 499.94 and 309.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.34, 499.94 and 309.42 is: 461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.34 : 499.94 = 309.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.34/499.94 = 309.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.34x = 499.94 × 309.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.34x = 154,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,689.89/335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.29

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