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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.45, 463.10 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.45, 463.10 and 252.91 is: 349.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.45 : 463.10 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.45/463.10 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.45x = 463.10 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.45x = 117,123.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,123.77/335.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.15

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