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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.76, 349.18 and 250.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.76, 349.18 and 250.84 is: 346.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.76 : 349.18 = 250.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.76/349.18 = 250.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.76x = 349.18 × 250.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.76x = 87,588.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,588.31/252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.53

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