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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.21, 433.49 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.21, 433.49 and 252.72 is: 348.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.21 : 433.49 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.21/433.49 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.21x = 433.49 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.21x = 109,550.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,550.33/314.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.65

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