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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.66, 348.41 and 247.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.66, 348.41 and 247.01 is: 340.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.66 : 348.41 = 247.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.66/348.41 = 247.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.66x = 348.41 × 247.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.66x = 86,059.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,059.63/252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.61

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