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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.68, 462.72 and 300.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.68, 462.72 and 300.16 is: 413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.68 : 462.72 = 300.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.68/462.72 = 300.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.68x = 462.72 × 300.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.68x = 138,890.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,890.04/335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.76

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