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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.69, 468 and 252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.69, 468 and 252.21 is: 347.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.69 : 468 = 252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.69/468 = 252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.69x = 468 × 252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.69x = 118,034.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,034.28/339.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.48

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