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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 298.92, 412.44 and 252.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 298.92, 412.44 and 252.17 is: 347.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    298.92 : 412.44 = 252.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    298.92/412.44 = 252.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    298.92x = 412.44 × 252.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    298.92x = 104,002.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,002.93/298.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.93

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