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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 348.06 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 348.06 and 153.96 is: 212.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 348.06 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/348.06 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 348.06 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 53,587.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,587.32/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.41

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