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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.25, 348.44 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.25, 348.44 and 203.31 is: 280.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.25 : 348.44 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.25/348.44 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.25x = 348.44 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.25x = 70,841.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,841.34/252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.84

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