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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.12, 347.22 and 246.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.12, 347.22 and 246.75 is: 339.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.12 : 347.22 = 246.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.12/347.22 = 246.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.12x = 347.22 × 246.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.12x = 85,676.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,676.54/252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.82

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