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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.99, 424.04 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.99, 424.04 and 252.32 is: 348.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.99 : 424.04 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.99/424.04 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.99x = 424.04 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.99x = 106,990.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,990.39/306.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.51

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