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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.85, 462.78 and 262.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.85, 462.78 and 262.05 is: 361.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.85 : 462.78 = 262.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.85/462.78 = 262.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.85x = 462.78 × 262.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.85x = 121,271.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,271.50/335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.09

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