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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 348.12 and 213.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 348.12 and 213.12 is: 294.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 348.12 = 213.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/348.12 = 213.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 348.12 × 213.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 74,191.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,191.33/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.06

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