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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 461.52 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 461.52 and 262.08 is: 360.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 461.52 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/461.52 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 461.52 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 120,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,955.16/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.50

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