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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.65, 348.48 and 231.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.65, 348.48 and 231.99 is: 319.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.65 : 348.48 = 231.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.65/348.48 = 231.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.65x = 348.48 × 231.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.65x = 80,843.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,843.88/252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.99

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