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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.12, 347.76 and 214.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.12, 347.76 and 214.68 is: 296.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.12 : 347.76 = 214.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.12/347.76 = 214.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.12x = 347.76 × 214.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.12x = 74,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,657.12/252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.12

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