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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 375.12 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 375.12 and 244.80 is: 364.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 375.12 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/375.12 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 375.12 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 91,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,829.38/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.40

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