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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 302.11, 417.89 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 302.11, 417.89 and 252.90 is: 349.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    302.11 : 417.89 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    302.11/417.89 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    302.11x = 417.89 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    302.11x = 105,685.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,685.01/302.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.83

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