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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 293.41, 404.86 and 252.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 293.41, 404.86 and 252.30 is: 348.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    293.41 : 404.86 = 252.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    293.41/404.86 = 252.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    293.41x = 404.86 × 252.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    293.41x = 102,146.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,146.18/293.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.13

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