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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.45, 462.55 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.45, 462.55 and 252.40 is: 348.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.45 : 462.55 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.45/462.55 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.45x = 462.55 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.45x = 116,747.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,747.62/335.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.03

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