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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.60, 470.80 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.60, 470.80 and 335.60 is: 470.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.60 : 470.80 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.60/470.80 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.60x = 470.80 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.60x = 158,000.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,000.48/335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.80

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