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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.44, 529.14 and 252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.44, 529.14 and 252.22 is: 348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.44 : 529.14 = 252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.44/529.14 = 252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.44x = 529.14 × 252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.44x = 133,459.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,459.69/383.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.06

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