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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.05, 461.95 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.05, 461.95 and 251.89 is: 347.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.05 : 461.95 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.05/461.95 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.05x = 461.95 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.05x = 116,360.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,360.59/335.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.29

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