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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.16, 477.55 and 252.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.16, 477.55 and 252.68 is: 348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.16 : 477.55 = 252.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.16/477.55 = 252.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.16x = 477.55 × 252.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.16x = 120,667.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,667.33/346.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.59

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