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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.05, 434.47 and 252.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.05, 434.47 and 252.88 is: 348.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.05 : 434.47 = 252.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.05/434.47 = 252.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.05x = 434.47 × 252.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.05x = 109,866.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,866.60/315.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.73

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