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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.16, 515.28 and 252.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.16, 515.28 and 252.48 is: 378.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.16 : 515.28 = 252.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.16/515.28 = 252.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.16x = 515.28 × 252.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.16x = 130,097.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,097.89/344.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.02

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