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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.98, 464.16 and 265.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.98, 464.16 and 265.82 is: 367.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.98 : 464.16 = 265.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.98/464.16 = 265.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.98x = 464.16 × 265.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.98x = 123,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,379.44/335.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.22

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