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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.63, 463.10 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.63, 463.10 and 242.52 is: 334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.63 : 463.10 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.63/463.10 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.63x = 463.10 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.63x = 112,311.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,311.01/335.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.63

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