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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 379.97 and 235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 379.97 and 235.34 is: 354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 379.97 = 235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/379.97 = 235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 379.97 × 235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 89,419.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,419.06/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.75

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