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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.18, 414.84 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.18, 414.84 and 252.04 is: 347.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.18 : 414.84 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.18/414.84 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.18x = 414.84 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.18x = 104,556.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,556.27/301.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.16

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