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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.10, 347.88 and 215.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.10, 347.88 and 215.20 is: 296.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.10 : 347.88 = 215.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.10/347.88 = 215.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.10x = 347.88 × 215.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.10x = 74,863.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,863.78/252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.96

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