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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 348.15 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 348.15 and 238.47 is: 329.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 348.15 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/348.15 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 348.15 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 83,022.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,022.14/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.32

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