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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.91, 462.18 and 328.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.91, 462.18 and 328.14 is: 451.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.91 : 462.18 = 328.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.91/462.18 = 328.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.91x = 462.18 × 328.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.91x = 151,659.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,659.75/335.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.49

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