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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.61, 462.77 and 282.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.61, 462.77 and 282.31 is: 389.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.61 : 462.77 = 282.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.61/462.77 = 282.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.61x = 462.77 × 282.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.61x = 130,642.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,642.28/335.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.27

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