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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.88, 505.80 and 302.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.88, 505.80 and 302.04 is: 454.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.88 : 505.80 = 302.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.88/505.80 = 302.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.88x = 505.80 × 302.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.88x = 152,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,771.83/335.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.84

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