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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.58, 468.16 and 252.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.58, 468.16 and 252.46 is: 348.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.58 : 468.16 = 252.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.58/468.16 = 252.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.58x = 468.16 × 252.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.58x = 118,191.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,191.67/339.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.05

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