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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.45, 438.96 and 252.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.45, 438.96 and 252.84 is: 348.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.45 : 438.96 = 252.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.45/438.96 = 252.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.45x = 438.96 × 252.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.45x = 110,986.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,986.65/318.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.52

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