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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 463.14 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 463.14 and 265.86 is: 366.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 463.14 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/463.14 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 463.14 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 123,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,130.40/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.98

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