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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 342.42, 474.53 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 342.42, 474.53 and 335.94 is: 465.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    342.42 : 474.53 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    342.42/474.53 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    342.42x = 474.53 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    342.42x = 159,413.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,413.61/342.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.55

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