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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 349.64 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 349.64 and 247.44 is: 342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 349.64 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/349.64 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 349.64 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 86,513.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,513.68/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.90

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