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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.72, 462.84 and 311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.72, 462.84 and 311.96 is: 430.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.72 : 462.84 = 311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.72/462.84 = 311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.72x = 462.84 × 311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.72x = 144,387.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,387.57/335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.08

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