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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.37, 461.82 and 318.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.37, 461.82 and 318.97 is: 439.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.37 : 461.82 = 318.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.37/461.82 = 318.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.37x = 461.82 × 318.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.37x = 147,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,306.70/335.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.23

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