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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 350.43 and 249.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 350.43 and 249.66 is: 346.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 350.43 = 249.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/350.43 = 249.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 350.43 × 249.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 87,488.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,488.35/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.93

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