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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.32, 462.48 and 246.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.32, 462.48 and 246.76 is: 340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.32 : 462.48 = 246.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.32/462.48 = 246.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.32x = 462.48 × 246.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.32x = 114,121.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,121.56/335.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.34

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