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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.33, 462.97 and 273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.33, 462.97 and 273.30 is: 377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.33 : 462.97 = 273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.33/462.97 = 273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.33x = 462.97 × 273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.33x = 126,530.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,530.07/335.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.34

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