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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.14, 461.70 and 269.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.14, 461.70 and 269.53 is: 371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.14 : 461.70 = 269.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.14/461.70 = 269.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.14x = 461.70 × 269.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.14x = 124,440.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,440.85/335.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.31

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