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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.09, 439.65 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.09, 439.65 and 252.48 is: 348.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.09 : 439.65 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.09/439.65 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.09x = 439.65 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.09x = 111,002.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,002.83/318.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.97

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