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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.03, 348.00 and 239.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.03, 348.00 and 239.04 is: 330.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.03 : 348.00 = 239.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.03/348.00 = 239.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.03x = 348.00 × 239.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.03x = 83,185.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,185.02/252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.06

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