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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.17, 347.52 and 235.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.17, 347.52 and 235.76 is: 324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.17 : 347.52 = 235.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.17/347.52 = 235.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.17x = 347.52 × 235.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.17x = 81,932.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,932.18/252.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.91

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