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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.88, 463.86 and 306.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.88, 463.86 and 306.72 is: 423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.88 : 463.86 = 306.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.88/463.86 = 306.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.88x = 463.86 × 306.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.88x = 142,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,275.14/335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.59

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