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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.11, 461.91 and 265.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.11, 461.91 and 265.03 is: 365.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.11 : 461.91 = 265.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.11/461.91 = 265.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.11x = 461.91 × 265.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.11x = 122,420.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,420.01/335.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.31

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