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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.48, 413.16 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.48, 413.16 and 252.68 is: 348.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.48 : 413.16 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.48/413.16 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.48x = 413.16 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.48x = 104,397.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,397.27/299.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.60

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