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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 347.77 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 347.77 and 216.02 is: 297.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 347.77 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/347.77 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 347.77 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 75,122.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,122.46/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.02

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