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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.38, 348.32 and 152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.38, 348.32 and 152.80 is: 210.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.38 : 348.32 = 152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.38/348.32 = 152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.38x = 348.32 × 152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.38x = 53,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,221.66/252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.88

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