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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.50, 346 and 249.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.50, 346 and 249.08 is: 341.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.50 : 346 = 249.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.50/346 = 249.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.50x = 346 × 249.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.50x = 86,181.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,181.68/252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.31

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