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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.53, 462.72 and 330.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.53, 462.72 and 330.97 is: 456.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.53 : 462.72 = 330.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.53/462.72 = 330.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.53x = 462.72 × 330.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.53x = 153,146.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,146.44/335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.43

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