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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.65, 408.76 and 252.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.65, 408.76 and 252.24 is: 347.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.65 : 408.76 = 252.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.65/408.76 = 252.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.65x = 408.76 × 252.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.65x = 103,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,104.40/296.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.56

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