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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392.02, 541.19 and 252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392.02, 541.19 and 252.22 is: 348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392.02 : 541.19 = 252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392.02/541.19 = 252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392.02x = 541.19 × 252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392.02x = 136,494.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,494.97/392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.19

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