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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 348 and 208.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 348 and 208.58 is: 287.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 348 = 208.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/348 = 208.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 348 × 208.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 72,585.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,585.84/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.67

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