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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 462.58 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 462.58 and 252.32 is: 348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 462.58 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/462.58 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 462.58 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 116,718.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,718.19/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.37

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