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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.87, 463.17 and 262.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.87, 463.17 and 262.16 is: 361.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.87 : 463.17 = 262.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.87/463.17 = 262.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.87x = 463.17 × 262.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.87x = 121,421.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,421.02/335.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.52

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