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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.74, 348.46 and 208.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.74, 348.46 and 208.33 is: 287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.74 : 348.46 = 208.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.74/348.46 = 208.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.74x = 348.46 × 208.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.74x = 72,594.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,594.67/252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.23

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