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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.54, 461.84 and 252.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.54, 461.84 and 252.74 is: 347.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.54 : 461.84 = 252.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.54/461.84 = 252.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.54x = 461.84 × 252.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.54x = 116,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,725.44/335.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.87

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