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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 283.46, 391.48 and 252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 283.46, 391.48 and 252.92 is: 349.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    283.46 : 391.48 = 252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    283.46/391.48 = 252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    283.46x = 391.48 × 252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    283.46x = 99,013.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,013.12/283.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.30

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