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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.61, 462.34 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.61, 462.34 and 321.03 is: 442.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.61 : 462.34 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.61/462.34 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.61x = 462.34 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.61x = 148,425.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,425.01/335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.25

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