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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.23, 476.47 and 252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.23, 476.47 and 252.28 is: 348.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.23 : 476.47 = 252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.23/476.47 = 252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.23x = 476.47 × 252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.23x = 120,200.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,200.21/345.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.18

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