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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.96, 468.54 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.96, 468.54 and 252.48 is: 347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.96 : 468.54 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.96/468.54 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.96x = 468.54 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.96x = 118,296.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,296.98/339.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.97

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