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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 375.56 and 235.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 375.56 and 235.50 is: 350.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 375.56 = 235.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/375.56 = 235.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 375.56 × 235.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 88,443.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,443.20/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.88

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