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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.52, 488.88 and 335.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.52, 488.88 and 335.88 is: 464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.52 : 488.88 = 335.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.52/488.88 = 335.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.52x = 488.88 × 335.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.52x = 164,205.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,205.01/353.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.49

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