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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.37, 348.06 and 219.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.37, 348.06 and 219.70 is: 303.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.37 : 348.06 = 219.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.37/348.06 = 219.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.37x = 348.06 × 219.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.37x = 76,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,468.78/252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.00

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