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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 462.96 and 265.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 462.96 and 265.68 is: 366.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 462.96 = 265.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/462.96 = 265.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 462.96 × 265.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 122,999.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,999.21/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.33

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