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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.15, 462.54 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.15, 462.54 and 252.66 is: 348.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.15 : 462.54 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.15/462.54 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.15x = 462.54 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.15x = 116,865.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,865.36/335.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.70

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