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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.13, 376.13 and 244.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.13, 376.13 and 244.30 is: 364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.13 : 376.13 = 244.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.13/376.13 = 244.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.13x = 376.13 × 244.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.13x = 91,888.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,888.56/252.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.45

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