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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.11, 462.16 and 242.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.11, 462.16 and 242.47 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.11 : 462.16 = 242.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.11/462.16 = 242.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.11x = 462.16 × 242.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.11x = 112,058.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,058.15/335.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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