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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 336.58, 463.50 and 335.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 336.58, 463.50 and 335.50 is: 462.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    336.58 : 463.50 = 335.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    336.58/463.50 = 335.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    336.58x = 463.50 × 335.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    336.58x = 155,504.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,504.25/336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.01

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