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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.45, 463.55 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.45, 463.55 and 242.48 is: 335.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.45 : 463.55 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.45/463.55 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.45x = 463.55 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.45x = 112,398.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,398.07/335.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.07

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