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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 464.28 and 286.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 464.28 and 286.32 is: 396.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 464.28 = 286.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/464.28 = 286.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 464.28 × 286.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 132,932.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,932.65/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.20

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