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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.61, 348.12 and 217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.61, 348.12 and 217.63 is: 299.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.61 : 348.12 = 217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.61/348.12 = 217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.61x = 348.12 × 217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.61x = 75,761.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,761.36/252.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.91

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