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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.51, 461.40 and 278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.51, 461.40 and 278.98 is: 383.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.51 : 461.40 = 278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.51/461.40 = 278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.51x = 461.40 × 278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.51x = 128,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,719.17/335.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.65

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