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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.24, 348.15 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.24, 348.15 and 208.50 is: 287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.24 : 348.15 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.24/348.15 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.24x = 348.15 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.24x = 72,588.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,588.23/252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.77

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