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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.71, 348.69 and 232.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.71, 348.69 and 232.55 is: 320.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.71 : 348.69 = 232.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.71/348.69 = 232.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.71x = 348.69 × 232.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.71x = 81,086.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,086.99/252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.87

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