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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.70, 457.22 and 252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.70, 457.22 and 252.76 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.70 : 457.22 = 252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.70/457.22 = 252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.70x = 457.22 × 252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.70x = 115,565.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,565.92/331.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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