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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.86, 463.25 and 301.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.86, 463.25 and 301.23 is: 415.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.86 : 463.25 = 301.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.86/463.25 = 301.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.86x = 463.25 × 301.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.86x = 139,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,545.55/335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.49

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