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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.80, 470.60 and 335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.80, 470.60 and 335.80 is: 470.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.80 : 470.60 = 335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.80/470.60 = 335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.80x = 470.60 × 335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.80x = 158,027.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,027.48/335.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.60

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