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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.26, 462.27 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.26, 462.27 and 265.20 is: 365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.26 : 462.27 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.26/462.27 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.26x = 462.27 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.26x = 122,594.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,594.00/335.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.67

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