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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.25, 348.29 and 203.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.25, 348.29 and 203.35 is: 280.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.25 : 348.29 = 203.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.25/348.29 = 203.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.25x = 348.29 × 203.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.25x = 70,824.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,824.77/252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.77

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