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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.39, 463.28 and 304.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.39, 463.28 and 304.20 is: 420.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.39 : 463.28 = 304.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.39/463.28 = 304.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.39x = 463.28 × 304.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.39x = 140,928.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,928.26/335.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.20

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