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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 378.48 and 231.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 378.48 and 231.20 is: 347.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 378.48 = 231.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/378.48 = 231.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 378.48 × 231.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 87,504.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,504.58/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.13

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