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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 349.11 and 235.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 349.11 and 235.56 is: 325.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 349.11 = 235.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/349.11 = 235.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 349.11 × 235.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 82,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,236.35/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.06

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