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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.22, 476.49 and 252.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.22, 476.49 and 252.10 is: 347.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.22 : 476.49 = 252.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.22/476.49 = 252.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.22x = 476.49 × 252.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.22x = 120,123.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,123.13/345.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.96

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