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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.27, 462.70 and 252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.27, 462.70 and 252.23 is: 348.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.27 : 462.70 = 252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.27/462.70 = 252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.27x = 462.70 × 252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.27x = 116,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,706.01/335.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.09

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