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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.98, 348.23 and 218.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.98, 348.23 and 218.12 is: 300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.98 : 348.23 = 218.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.98/348.23 = 218.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.98x = 348.23 × 218.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.98x = 75,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,955.38/252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.25

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