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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.53, 348.42 and 219.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.53, 348.42 and 219.47 is: 302.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.53 : 348.42 = 219.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.53/348.42 = 219.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.53x = 348.42 × 219.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.53x = 76,467.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,467.74/252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.81

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