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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.32, 352.08 and 252.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.32, 352.08 and 252.08 is: 347.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.32 : 352.08 = 252.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.32/352.08 = 252.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.32x = 352.08 × 252.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.32x = 88,752.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,752.33/255.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.61

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