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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.42, 347.56 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.42, 347.56 and 242.04 is: 333.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.42 : 347.56 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.42/347.56 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.42x = 347.56 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.42x = 84,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,123.42/252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.27

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