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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.59, 463.66 and 252.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.59, 463.66 and 252.97 is: 349.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.59 : 463.66 = 252.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.59/463.66 = 252.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.59x = 463.66 × 252.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.59x = 117,290.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,290.28/335.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.51

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