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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.48, 463.46 and 312.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.48, 463.46 and 312.42 is: 431.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.48 : 463.46 = 312.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.48/463.46 = 312.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.48x = 463.46 × 312.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.48x = 144,794.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,794.35/335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.61

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