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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.95, 463.83 and 266.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.95, 463.83 and 266.29 is: 367.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.95 : 463.83 = 266.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.95/463.83 = 266.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.95x = 463.83 × 266.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.95x = 123,511.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,511.13/335.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.65

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