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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.53, 462.94 and 298.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.53, 462.94 and 298.81 is: 412.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.53 : 462.94 = 298.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.53/462.94 = 298.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.53x = 462.94 × 298.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.53x = 138,331.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,331.10/335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.28

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