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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 346.99 and 252.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 346.99 and 252.70 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 346.99 = 252.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/346.99 = 252.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 346.99 × 252.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 87,684.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,684.37/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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