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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.24, 463.02 and 252.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.24, 463.02 and 252.62 is: 348.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.24 : 463.02 = 252.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.24/463.02 = 252.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.24x = 463.02 × 252.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.24x = 116,968.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,968.11/335.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.91

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