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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.01, 376.18 and 248.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.01, 376.18 and 248.36 is: 370.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.01 : 376.18 = 248.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.01/376.18 = 248.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.01x = 376.18 × 248.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.01x = 93,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,428.06/252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.74

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