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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.56, 462 and 286.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.56, 462 and 286.24 is: 394.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.56 : 462 = 286.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.56/462 = 286.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.56x = 462 × 286.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.56x = 132,242.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,242.88/335.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.10

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