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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.38, 347.46 and 217.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.38, 347.46 and 217.28 is: 299.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.38 : 347.46 = 217.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.38/347.46 = 217.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.38x = 347.46 × 217.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.38x = 75,496.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,496.11/252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.14

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