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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 340.20, 469.32 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 340.20, 469.32 and 252.72 is: 348.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340.20 : 469.32 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340.20/469.32 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340.20x = 469.32 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340.20x = 118,606.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,606.55/340.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.64

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