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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.59, 348.30 and 217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.59, 348.30 and 217.73 is: 300.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.59 : 348.30 = 217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.59/348.30 = 217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.59x = 348.30 × 217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.59x = 75,833.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,833.62/252.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.23

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