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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 345.89, 476.93 and 252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 345.89, 476.93 and 252.47 is: 348.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345.89 : 476.93 = 252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345.89/476.93 = 252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345.89x = 476.93 × 252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345.89x = 120,406.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,406.87/345.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.11

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