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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.53, 477.25 and 252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.53, 477.25 and 252.14 is: 348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.53 : 477.25 = 252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.53/477.25 = 252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.53x = 477.25 × 252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.53x = 120,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,330.80/345.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.25

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