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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304.16, 420.03 and 252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304.16, 420.03 and 252.23 is: 348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304.16 : 420.03 = 252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304.16/420.03 = 252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304.16x = 420.03 × 252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304.16x = 105,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,942.07/304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.32

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