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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.07, 375.48 and 248.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.07, 375.48 and 248.83 is: 370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.07 : 375.48 = 248.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.07/375.48 = 248.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.07x = 375.48 × 248.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.07x = 93,430.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,430.69/252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.65

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