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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.53, 463.26 and 252.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.53, 463.26 and 252.82 is: 349.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.53 : 463.26 = 252.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.53/463.26 = 252.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.53x = 463.26 × 252.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.53x = 117,121.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,121.39/335.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.06

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