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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.28, 486.23 and 335.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.28, 486.23 and 335.78 is: 463.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.28 : 486.23 = 335.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.28/486.23 = 335.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.28x = 486.23 × 335.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.28x = 163,262.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,262.20/352.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.45

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