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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.71, 349.43 and 248.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.71, 349.43 and 248.59 is: 343.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.71 : 349.43 = 248.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.71/349.43 = 248.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.71x = 349.43 × 248.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.71x = 86,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,865.40/252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.74

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