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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.01, 462.31 and 183.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.01, 462.31 and 183.60 is: 253.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.01 : 462.31 = 183.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.01/462.31 = 183.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.01x = 462.31 × 183.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.01x = 84,877.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,877.00/335.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.36

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