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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.54, 347.58 and 221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.54, 347.58 and 221.54 is: 304.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.54 : 347.58 = 221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.54/347.58 = 221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.54x = 347.58 × 221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.54x = 77,001.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,001.14/252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.91

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