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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.68, 463.24 and 184.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.68, 463.24 and 184.28 is: 254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.68 : 463.24 = 184.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.68/463.24 = 184.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.68x = 463.24 × 184.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.68x = 85,365.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,365.87/335.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.31

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