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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.76, 463.23 and 270.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.76, 463.23 and 270.42 is: 373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.76 : 463.23 = 270.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.76/463.23 = 270.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.76x = 463.23 × 270.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.76x = 125,266.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,266.66/335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.08

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