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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.36, 463.25 and 304.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.36, 463.25 and 304.31 is: 420.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.36 : 463.25 = 304.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.36/463.25 = 304.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.36x = 463.25 × 304.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.36x = 140,971.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,971.61/335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.36

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