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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.21, 459.32 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.21, 459.32 and 252 is: 378.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.21 : 459.32 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.21/459.32 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.21x = 459.32 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.21x = 115,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,747.38/306.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.00

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