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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.36, 476.65 and 252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.36, 476.65 and 252.42 is: 348.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.36 : 476.65 = 252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.36/476.65 = 252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.36x = 476.65 × 252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.36x = 120,314.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,314.52/345.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.37

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