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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.31, 485.03 and 335.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.31, 485.03 and 335.00 is: 461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.31 : 485.03 = 335.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.31/485.03 = 335.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.31x = 485.03 × 335.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.31x = 162,483.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,483.46/352.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.20

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