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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.06, 476.48 and 252.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.06, 476.48 and 252.32 is: 348.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.06 : 476.48 = 252.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.06/476.48 = 252.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.06x = 476.48 × 252.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.06x = 120,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,223.68/345.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.41

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