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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.37, 502.20 and 308.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.37, 502.20 and 308.64 is: 462.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.37 : 502.20 = 308.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.37/502.20 = 308.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.37x = 502.20 × 308.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.37x = 154,999.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,999.01/335.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.17

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