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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.45, 462.17 and 251.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.45, 462.17 and 251.07 is: 345.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.45 : 462.17 = 251.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.45/462.17 = 251.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.45x = 462.17 × 251.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.45x = 116,037.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,037.02/335.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.92

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