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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.34, 347.95 and 217.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.34, 347.95 and 217.48 is: 299.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.34 : 347.95 = 217.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.34/347.95 = 217.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.34x = 347.95 × 217.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.34x = 75,672.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,672.17/252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.88

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