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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 375.94 and 248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 375.94 and 248.24 is: 370.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 375.94 = 248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/375.94 = 248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 375.94 × 248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 93,323.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,323.35/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.07

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