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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 462.80 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 462.80 and 262.04 is: 361.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 462.80 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/462.80 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 462.80 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 121,268.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,268.49/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.10

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