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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 348.93 and 219.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 348.93 and 219.54 is: 303.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 348.93 = 219.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/348.93 = 219.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 348.93 × 219.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 76,604.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,604.09/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.77

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