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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.81, 463.32 and 265.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.81, 463.32 and 265.88 is: 366.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.81 : 463.32 = 265.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.81/463.32 = 265.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.81x = 463.32 × 265.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.81x = 123,188.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,188.68/335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.84

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