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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.33, 462.20 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.33, 462.20 and 265.26 is: 365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.33 : 462.20 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.33/462.20 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.33x = 462.20 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.33x = 122,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,603.17/335.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.62

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