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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.80, 461.88 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.80, 461.88 and 252 is: 347.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.80 : 461.88 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.80/461.88 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.80x = 461.88 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.80x = 116,393.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,393.76/334.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.65

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