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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.95, 462.10 and 265.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.95, 462.10 and 265.02 is: 365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.95 : 462.10 = 265.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.95/462.10 = 265.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.95x = 462.10 × 265.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.95x = 122,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,465.74/334.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.62

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