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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 348.20 and 230.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 348.20 and 230.88 is: 318.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 348.20 = 230.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/348.20 = 230.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 348.20 × 230.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 80,392.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,392.42/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.11

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