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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.19, 378.47 and 237.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.19, 378.47 and 237.07 is: 355.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.19 : 378.47 = 237.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.19/378.47 = 237.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.19x = 378.47 × 237.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.19x = 89,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,723.88/252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.78

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