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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.10, 375.67 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.10, 375.67 and 243.84 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.10 : 375.67 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.10/375.67 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.10x = 375.67 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.10x = 91,603.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,603.37/252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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