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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 379.31 and 204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 379.31 and 204.30 is: 306.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 379.31 = 204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/379.31 = 204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 379.31 × 204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 77,493.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,493.03/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.31

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