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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.35, 348.44 and 203.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.35, 348.44 and 203.45 is: 280.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.35 : 348.44 = 203.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.35/348.44 = 203.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.35x = 348.44 × 203.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.35x = 70,891.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,891.04/252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.92

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