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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.66, 468.59 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.66, 468.59 and 252.18 is: 347.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.66 : 468.59 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.66/468.59 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.66x = 468.59 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.66x = 118,167.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,167.77/339.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.90

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