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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.55, 462.54 and 252.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.55, 462.54 and 252.51 is: 348.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.55 : 462.54 = 252.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.55/462.54 = 252.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.55x = 462.54 × 252.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.55x = 116,795.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,795.98/335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.07

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