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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.76, 412.09 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.76, 412.09 and 252.18 is: 347.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.76 : 412.09 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.76/412.09 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.76x = 412.09 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.76x = 103,920.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,920.23/298.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.84

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