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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.97, 349.21 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.97, 349.21 and 227.96 is: 314.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.97 : 349.21 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.97/349.21 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.97x = 349.21 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.97x = 79,607.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,607.72/252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.69

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