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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.22, 462.93 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.22, 462.93 and 252.90 is: 349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.22 : 462.93 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.22/462.93 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.22x = 462.93 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.22x = 117,075.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,075.00/335.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.25

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