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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.20, 348.18 and 232.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.20, 348.18 and 232.44 is: 320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.20 : 348.18 = 232.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.20/348.18 = 232.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.20x = 348.18 × 232.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.20x = 80,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,930.74/252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.90

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