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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 375.03 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 375.03 and 244.08 is: 362.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 375.03 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/375.03 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 375.03 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 91,537.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,537.32/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.98

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