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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.83, 463.03 and 261.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.83, 463.03 and 261.99 is: 361.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.83 : 463.03 = 261.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.83/463.03 = 261.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.83x = 463.03 × 261.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.83x = 121,309.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,309.23/335.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.22

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