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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.92, 468.96 and 252.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.92, 468.96 and 252.56 is: 348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.92 : 468.96 = 252.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.92/468.96 = 252.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.92x = 468.96 × 252.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.92x = 118,440.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,440.54/339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.44

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