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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.86, 463.41 and 262.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.86, 463.41 and 262.06 is: 361.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.86 : 463.41 = 262.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.86/463.41 = 262.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.86x = 463.41 × 262.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.86x = 121,441.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,441.22/335.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.58

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