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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.68, 348.57 and 219.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.68, 348.57 and 219.44 is: 302.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.68 : 348.57 = 219.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.68/348.57 = 219.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.68x = 348.57 × 219.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.68x = 76,489.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,489.77/252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.72

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