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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.88, 466.62 and 332.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.88, 466.62 and 332.88 is: 462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.88 : 466.62 = 332.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.88/466.62 = 332.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.88x = 466.62 × 332.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.88x = 155,328.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,328.47/335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.45

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