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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 348.42 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 348.42 and 244.16 is: 337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 348.42 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/348.42 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 348.42 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 85,070.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,070.23/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.15

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