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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 348.02 and 210.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 348.02 and 210.64 is: 290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 348.02 = 210.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/348.02 = 210.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 348.02 × 210.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 73,306.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,306.93/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.72

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