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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.36, 348.17 and 203.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.36, 348.17 and 203.22 is: 280.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.36 : 348.17 = 203.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.36/348.17 = 203.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.36x = 348.17 × 203.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.36x = 70,754.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,754.09/252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.37

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