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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.36, 463.04 and 248.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.36, 463.04 and 248.32 is: 342.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.36 : 463.04 = 248.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.36/463.04 = 248.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.36x = 463.04 × 248.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.36x = 114,982.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,982.09/335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.86

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