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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.54, 347.73 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.54, 347.73 and 242.17 is: 333.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.54 : 347.73 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.54/347.73 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.54x = 347.73 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.54x = 84,208.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,208.00/252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.44

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