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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.52, 424 and 252.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.52, 424 and 252.20 is: 347.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.52 : 424 = 252.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.52/424 = 252.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.52x = 424 × 252.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.52x = 106,932.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,932.80/307.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.73

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