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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.76, 348.96 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.76, 348.96 and 242.44 is: 334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.76 : 348.96 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.76/348.96 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.76x = 348.96 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.76x = 84,601.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,601.86/252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.71

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