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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.96, 433.98 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.96, 433.98 and 252.40 is: 348.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.96 : 433.98 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.96/433.98 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.96x = 433.98 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.96x = 109,536.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,536.55/313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.89

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