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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.46, 461.88 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.46, 461.88 and 261.66 is: 360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.46 : 461.88 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.46/461.88 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.46x = 461.88 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.46x = 120,855.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,855.52/335.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.27

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