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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.10, 377.34 and 233.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.10, 377.34 and 233.88 is: 350.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.10 : 377.34 = 233.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.10/377.34 = 233.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.10x = 377.34 × 233.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.10x = 88,252.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,252.28/252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.07

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