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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 347.22 and 233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 347.22 and 233.94 is: 321.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 347.22 = 233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/347.22 = 233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 347.22 × 233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 81,228.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,228.65/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.95

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