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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.89, 348.77 and 213.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.89, 348.77 and 213.64 is: 294.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.89 : 348.77 = 213.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.89/348.77 = 213.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.89x = 348.77 × 213.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.89x = 74,510.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,510.88/252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.64

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