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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.04, 463.04 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.04, 463.04 and 252.40 is: 348.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.04 : 463.04 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.04/463.04 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.04x = 463.04 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.04x = 116,871.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,871.30/335.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.83

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