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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 285.21, 393.17 and 252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 285.21, 393.17 and 252.45 is: 348.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    285.21 : 393.17 = 252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    285.21/393.17 = 252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    285.21x = 393.17 × 252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    285.21x = 99,254.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,254.50/285.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.00

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