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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.28, 470.48 and 252.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.28, 470.48 and 252.63 is: 348.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.28 : 470.48 = 252.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.28/470.48 = 252.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.28x = 470.48 × 252.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.28x = 118,856.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,856.10/341.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.27

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