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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.37, 347.44 and 219.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.37, 347.44 and 219.60 is: 302.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.37 : 347.44 = 219.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.37/347.44 = 219.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.37x = 347.44 × 219.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.37x = 76,297.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,297.82/252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.33

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