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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259.76, 357.38 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259.76, 357.38 and 252.46 is: 347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259.76 : 357.38 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259.76/357.38 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259.76x = 357.38 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259.76x = 90,224.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,224.15/259.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.34

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