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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 348.32 and 152.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 348.32 and 152.78 is: 210.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 348.32 = 152.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/348.32 = 152.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 348.32 × 152.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 53,215.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,215.57/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.91

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