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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.33, 403.16 and 252.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.33, 403.16 and 252.98 is: 348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.33 : 403.16 = 252.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.33/403.16 = 252.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.33x = 403.16 × 252.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.33x = 101,990.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,990.79/292.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.89

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