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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 377.16 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 377.16 and 243.36 is: 364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 377.16 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/377.16 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 377.16 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 91,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,785.66/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.23

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