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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.76, 468.44 and 252.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.76, 468.44 and 252.40 is: 347.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.76 : 468.44 = 252.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.76/468.44 = 252.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.76x = 468.44 × 252.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.76x = 118,234.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,234.26/339.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.99

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