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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.31, 347.35 and 217.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.31, 347.35 and 217.79 is: 299.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.31 : 347.35 = 217.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.31/347.35 = 217.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.31x = 347.35 × 217.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.31x = 75,649.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,649.68/252.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.83

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