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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.35, 462.81 and 286.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.35, 462.81 and 286.21 is: 394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.35 : 462.81 = 286.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.35/462.81 = 286.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.35x = 462.81 × 286.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.35x = 132,460.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,460.85/335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.99

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