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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 347.88 and 215.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 347.88 and 215.22 is: 297.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 347.88 = 215.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/347.88 = 215.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 347.88 × 215.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 74,870.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,870.73/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.02

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