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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.16, 462.33 and 273.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.16, 462.33 and 273.06 is: 376.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.16 : 462.33 = 273.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.16/462.33 = 273.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.16x = 462.33 × 273.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.16x = 126,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,243.83/335.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.67

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