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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.10, 412.86 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.10, 412.86 and 252.46 is: 348.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.10 : 412.86 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.10/412.86 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.10x = 412.86 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.10x = 104,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,230.64/299.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.48

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