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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.52, 345.44 and 251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.52, 345.44 and 251.88 is: 344.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.52 : 345.44 = 251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.52/345.44 = 251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.52x = 345.44 × 251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.52x = 87,009.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,009.43/252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.56

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