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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.68, 348.38 and 203.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.68, 348.38 and 203.48 is: 280.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.68 : 348.38 = 203.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.68/348.38 = 203.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.68x = 348.38 × 203.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.68x = 70,888.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,888.36/252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.55

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