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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.57, 463.37 and 266.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.57, 463.37 and 266.01 is: 367.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.57 : 463.37 = 266.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.57/463.37 = 266.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.57x = 463.37 × 266.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.57x = 123,260.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,260.79/335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.32

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