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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 462.40 and 248.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 462.40 and 248.40 is: 342.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 462.40 = 248.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/462.40 = 248.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 462.40 × 248.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 114,860.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,860.16/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.01

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