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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.34, 463.26 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.34, 463.26 and 242.46 is: 334.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.34 : 463.26 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.34/463.26 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.34x = 463.26 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.34x = 112,322.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,322.02/335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.95

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