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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.69, 476.82 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.69, 476.82 and 252.36 is: 348.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.69 : 476.82 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.69/476.82 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.69x = 476.82 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.69x = 120,330.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,330.30/345.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.09

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