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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 348.70 and 235.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 348.70 and 235.55 is: 325.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 348.70 = 235.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/348.70 = 235.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 348.70 × 235.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 82,135.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,135.37/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.85

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