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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.30, 462.60 and 269.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.30, 462.60 and 269.90 is: 372.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.30 : 462.60 = 269.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.30/462.60 = 269.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.30x = 462.60 × 269.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.30x = 124,855.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,855.74/335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.37

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