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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.23, 347.67 and 203.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.23, 347.67 and 203.04 is: 279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.23 : 347.67 = 203.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.23/347.67 = 203.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.23x = 347.67 × 203.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.23x = 70,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,590.92/252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.87

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