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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.63, 350.51 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.63, 350.51 and 241.83 is: 335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.63 : 350.51 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.63/350.51 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.63x = 350.51 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.63x = 84,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,762.62/252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.52

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