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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 463.31 and 265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 463.31 and 265.93 is: 367.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 463.31 = 265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/463.31 = 265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 463.31 × 265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 123,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,208.03/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.14

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