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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 347.88 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 347.88 and 242.88 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 347.88 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/347.88 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 347.88 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 84,493.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,493.09/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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