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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.02, 462.82 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.02, 462.82 and 248.18 is: 342.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.02 : 462.82 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.02/462.82 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.02x = 462.82 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.02x = 114,862.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,862.67/335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.85

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