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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.37, 347.55 and 219.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.37, 347.55 and 219.16 is: 301.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.37 : 347.55 = 219.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.37/347.55 = 219.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.37x = 347.55 × 219.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.37x = 76,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,169.06/252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.82

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