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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.55, 462.65 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.55, 462.65 and 252.39 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.55 : 462.65 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.55/462.65 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.55x = 462.65 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.55x = 116,766.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,766.97/335.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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