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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.10, 461.25 and 247.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.10, 461.25 and 247.62 is: 340.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.10 : 461.25 = 247.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.10/461.25 = 247.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.10x = 461.25 × 247.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.10x = 114,214.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,214.73/335.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.84

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