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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.48, 348.48 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.48, 348.48 and 241.92 is: 333.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.48 : 348.48 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.48/348.48 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.48x = 348.48 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.48x = 84,304.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,304.28/252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.90

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