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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 348.60 and 244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 348.60 and 244.26 is: 337.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 348.60 = 244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/348.60 = 244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 348.60 × 244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 85,149.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,149.04/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.52

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