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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.24, 414.72 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.24, 414.72 and 252.04 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.24 : 414.72 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.24/414.72 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.24x = 414.72 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.24x = 104,526.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,526.03/301.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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