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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 346.74 and 251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 346.74 and 251.48 is: 346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 346.74 = 251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/346.74 = 251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 346.74 × 251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 87,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,198.18/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.00

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