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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253, 348.39 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253, 348.39 and 252.24 is: 347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253 : 348.39 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253/348.39 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253x = 348.39 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253x = 87,877.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,877.89/253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.34

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