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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.93, 461.95 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.93, 461.95 and 252.04 is: 347.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.93 : 461.95 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.93/461.95 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.93x = 461.95 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.93x = 116,429.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,429.88/334.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.62

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