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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.85, 464.43 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.85, 464.43 and 252.92 is: 349.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.85 : 464.43 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.85/464.43 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.85x = 464.43 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.85x = 117,465.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,465.75/335.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.76

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