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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.60, 462.56 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.60, 462.56 and 247.16 is: 340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.60 : 462.56 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.60/462.56 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.60x = 462.56 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.60x = 114,326.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,326.33/335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.66

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