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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.15, 347.70 and 238.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.15, 347.70 and 238.47 is: 328.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.15 : 347.70 = 238.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.15/347.70 = 238.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.15x = 347.70 × 238.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.15x = 82,916.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,916.02/252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.84

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