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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.80, 460.24 and 335.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.80, 460.24 and 335.24 is: 459.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.80 : 460.24 = 335.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.80/460.24 = 335.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.80x = 460.24 × 335.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.80x = 154,290.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,290.86/335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.47

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