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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.36, 415.91 and 252.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.36, 415.91 and 252.16 is: 348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.36 : 415.91 = 252.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.36/415.91 = 252.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.36x = 415.91 × 252.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.36x = 104,875.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,875.87/301.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.01

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