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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.38, 463.17 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.38, 463.17 and 266.90 is: 368.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.38 : 463.17 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.38/463.17 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.38x = 463.17 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.38x = 123,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,620.07/335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.60

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