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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.40, 461.82 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.40, 461.82 and 276.16 is: 380.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.40 : 461.82 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.40/461.82 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.40x = 461.82 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.40x = 127,536.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,536.21/335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.25

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