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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.76, 348.48 and 217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.76, 348.48 and 217.63 is: 300.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.76 : 348.48 = 217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.76/348.48 = 217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.76x = 348.48 × 217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.76x = 75,839.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,839.70/252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.05

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