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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.48, 463.10 and 257.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.48, 463.10 and 257.88 is: 355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.48 : 463.10 = 257.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.48/463.10 = 257.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.48x = 463.10 × 257.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.48x = 119,424.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,424.23/335.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.98

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