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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.62, 433.14 and 252.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.62, 433.14 and 252.12 is: 348.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.62 : 433.14 = 252.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.62/433.14 = 252.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.62x = 433.14 × 252.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.62x = 109,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,203.26/313.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.20

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