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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.35, 348.32 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.35, 348.32 and 147.46 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.35 : 348.32 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.35/348.32 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.35x = 348.32 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.35x = 51,363.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,363.27/252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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