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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.92, 372.96 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.92, 372.96 and 252.48 is: 346.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.92 : 372.96 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.92/372.96 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.92x = 372.96 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.92x = 94,164.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,164.94/271.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.30

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