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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.23, 348.08 and 152.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.23, 348.08 and 152.67 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.23 : 348.08 = 152.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.23/348.08 = 152.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.23x = 348.08 × 152.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.23x = 53,142.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,142.24/252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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