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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.62, 348.35 and 217.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.62, 348.35 and 217.76 is: 300.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.62 : 348.35 = 217.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.62/348.35 = 217.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.62x = 348.35 × 217.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.62x = 75,856.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,856.70/252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.28

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