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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 347.52 and 202.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 347.52 and 202.32 is: 279.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 347.52 = 202.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/347.52 = 202.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 347.52 × 202.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 70,310.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,310.25/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.01

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