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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.15, 637.77 and 252.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.15, 637.77 and 252.33 is: 348.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.15 : 637.77 = 252.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.15/637.77 = 252.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.15x = 637.77 × 252.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.15x = 160,928.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,928.50/462.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.22

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