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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 348.32 and 154.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 348.32 and 154.18 is: 212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 348.32 = 154.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/348.32 = 154.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 348.32 × 154.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 53,703.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,703.98/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.86

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