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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.24, 348.24 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.24, 348.24 and 237.66 is: 328.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.24 : 348.24 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.24/348.24 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.24x = 348.24 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.24x = 82,762.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,762.72/252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.11

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