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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 314.62, 433.59 and 252.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 314.62, 433.59 and 252.65 is: 348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    314.62 : 433.59 = 252.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    314.62/433.59 = 252.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    314.62x = 433.59 × 252.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    314.62x = 109,546.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,546.51/314.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.19

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