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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 347.40 and 239.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 347.40 and 239.48 is: 330.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 347.40 = 239.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/347.40 = 239.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 347.40 × 239.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 83,195.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,195.35/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.04

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