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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.03, 349.52 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.03, 349.52 and 236.19 is: 327.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.03 : 349.52 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.03/349.52 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.03x = 349.52 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.03x = 82,553.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,553.72/252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.56

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