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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 375.43 and 236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 375.43 and 236.54 is: 352.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 375.43 = 236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/375.43 = 236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 375.43 × 236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 88,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,801.74/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.24

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