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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.66, 463.47 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.66, 463.47 and 270.47 is: 373.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.66 : 463.47 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.66/463.47 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.66x = 463.47 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.66x = 125,354.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,354.73/335.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.46

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