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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.13, 462.27 and 272.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.13, 462.27 and 272.35 is: 375.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.13 : 462.27 = 272.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.13/462.27 = 272.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.13x = 462.27 × 272.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.13x = 125,899.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,899.23/335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.67

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