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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.51, 347.67 and 219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.51, 347.67 and 219.57 is: 302.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.51 : 347.67 = 219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.51/347.67 = 219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.51x = 347.67 × 219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.51x = 76,337.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,337.90/252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.32

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