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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.18, 462.21 and 261.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.18, 462.21 and 261.47 is: 360.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.18 : 462.21 = 261.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.18/462.21 = 261.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.18x = 462.21 × 261.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.18x = 120,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,851.74/335.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.56

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