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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.29, 348.37 and 221.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.29, 348.37 and 221.58 is: 305.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.29 : 348.37 = 221.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.29/348.37 = 221.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.29x = 348.37 × 221.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.29x = 77,191.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,191.27/252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.96

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