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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.60, 468.52 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.60, 468.52 and 252.08 is: 347.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.60 : 468.52 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.60/468.52 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.60x = 468.52 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.60x = 118,104.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,104.52/339.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.78

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