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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 377.86 and 242.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 377.86 and 242.57 is: 363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 377.86 = 242.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/377.86 = 242.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 377.86 × 242.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 91,655.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,655.00/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.45

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