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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.52, 462.60 and 252.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.52, 462.60 and 252.27 is: 347.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.52 : 462.60 = 252.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.52/462.60 = 252.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.52x = 462.60 × 252.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.52x = 116,700.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,700.10/335.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.82

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