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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.54, 463.01 and 266.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.54, 463.01 and 266.15 is: 367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.54 : 463.01 = 266.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.54/463.01 = 266.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.54x = 463.01 × 266.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.54x = 123,226.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,226.47/335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.25

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