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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.09, 462.87 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.09, 462.87 and 262.32 is: 362.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.09 : 462.87 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.09/462.87 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.09x = 462.87 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.09x = 121,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,420.06/335.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.35

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