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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.34, 462.06 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.34, 462.06 and 247.86 is: 341.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.34 : 462.06 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.34/462.06 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.34x = 462.06 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.34x = 114,526.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,526.19/335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.52

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