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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 347.58 and 208.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 347.58 and 208.20 is: 287.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 347.58 = 208.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/347.58 = 208.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 347.58 × 208.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 72,366.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,366.16/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.17

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