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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.64, 348.43 and 213.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.64, 348.43 and 213.39 is: 294.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.64 : 348.43 = 213.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.64/348.43 = 213.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.64x = 348.43 × 213.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.64x = 74,349.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,349.20/252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.29

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