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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 346.76 and 248.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 346.76 and 248.30 is: 340.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 346.76 = 248.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/346.76 = 248.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 346.76 × 248.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 86,099.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,099.27/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.42

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