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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.70, 489.24 and 335.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.70, 489.24 and 335.61 is: 464.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.70 : 489.24 = 335.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.70/489.24 = 335.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.70x = 489.24 × 335.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.70x = 164,193.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,193.84/353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.22

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