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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.58, 462.65 and 248.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.58, 462.65 and 248.46 is: 342.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.58 : 462.65 = 248.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.58/462.65 = 248.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.58x = 462.65 × 248.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.58x = 114,948.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,948.78/335.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.54

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