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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.74, 347.99 and 215.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.74, 347.99 and 215.33 is: 296.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.74 : 347.99 = 215.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.74/347.99 = 215.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.74x = 347.99 × 215.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.74x = 74,929.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,929.87/252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.47

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