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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.20, 377.64 and 203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.20, 377.64 and 203.24 is: 304.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.20 : 377.64 = 203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.20/377.64 = 203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.20x = 377.64 × 203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.20x = 76,751.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,751.55/252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.33

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