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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.90, 463.57 and 252.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.90, 463.57 and 252.87 is: 348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.90 : 463.57 = 252.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.90/463.57 = 252.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.90x = 463.57 × 252.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.90x = 117,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,220.58/335.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.97

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