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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.99, 461.73 and 252.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.99, 461.73 and 252.37 is: 347.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.99 : 461.73 = 252.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.99/461.73 = 252.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.99x = 461.73 × 252.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.99x = 116,526.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,526.80/334.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.85

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