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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.34, 463.37 and 262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.34, 463.37 and 262.21 is: 362.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.34 : 463.37 = 262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.34/463.37 = 262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.34x = 463.37 × 262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.34x = 121,501.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,501.43/335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.32

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