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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.35, 502.62 and 315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.35, 502.62 and 315.10 is: 472.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.35 : 502.62 = 315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.35/502.62 = 315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.35x = 502.62 × 315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.35x = 158,375.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,375.56/335.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.27

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