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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 348.62 and 231.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 348.62 and 231.43 is: 319.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 348.62 = 231.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/348.62 = 231.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 348.62 × 231.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 80,679.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,679.10/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.92

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