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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344.48, 474.96 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344.48, 474.96 and 252.32 is: 347.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344.48 : 474.96 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344.48/474.96 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344.48x = 474.96 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344.48x = 119,841.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,841.91/344.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.89

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