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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 347.40 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 347.40 and 245.04 is: 337.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 347.40 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/347.40 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 347.40 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 85,126.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,126.90/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.72

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