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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 605.26 and 252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 605.26 and 252.14 is: 348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 605.26 = 252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/605.26 = 252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 605.26 × 252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 152,610.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,610.26/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.04

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