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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.16, 412.29 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.16, 412.29 and 252.54 is: 348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.16 : 412.29 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.16/412.29 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.16x = 412.29 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.16x = 104,119.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,119.72/299.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.04

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