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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.80, 462.18 and 291.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.80, 462.18 and 291.88 is: 401.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.80 : 462.18 = 291.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.80/462.18 = 291.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.80x = 462.18 × 291.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.80x = 134,901.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,901.10/335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.73

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