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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.64, 463.19 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.64, 463.19 and 252.60 is: 348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.64 : 463.19 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.64/463.19 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.64x = 463.19 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.64x = 117,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,001.79/335.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.59

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