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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.92, 462.88 and 302.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.92, 462.88 and 302.80 is: 417.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.92 : 462.88 = 302.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.92/462.88 = 302.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.92x = 462.88 × 302.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.92x = 140,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,160.06/335.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.24

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