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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.38, 347.28 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.38, 347.28 and 246.02 is: 338.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.38 : 347.28 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.38/347.28 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.38x = 347.28 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.38x = 85,437.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,437.83/252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.53

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