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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.89, 424.44 and 252.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.89, 424.44 and 252.54 is: 348.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.89 : 424.44 = 252.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.89/424.44 = 252.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.89x = 424.44 × 252.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.89x = 107,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,188.08/307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.14

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