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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.37, 347.27 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.37, 347.27 and 244.85 is: 336.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.37 : 347.27 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.37/347.27 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.37x = 347.27 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.37x = 85,029.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,029.06/252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.92

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