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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.78, 348.66 and 220.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.78, 348.66 and 220.02 is: 303.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.78 : 348.66 = 220.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.78/348.66 = 220.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.78x = 348.66 × 220.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.78x = 76,712.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,712.17/252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.47

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