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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.86, 463.26 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.86, 463.26 and 308.32 is: 425.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.86 : 463.26 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.86/463.26 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.86x = 463.26 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.86x = 142,832.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,832.32/335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.27

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